It’s always good to shop around or even negotiate a flat fee if you plan on doing multiple deals. 

I've posted  this before but hope this helps dissuade you from relying on this technique:Expenses disproportionately impact lower rent collecting properties.

Presidential election results never had much impact on the housing market.

It can be easier than cold outreach, especially if you offer them guaranteed rent and hassle-free management.Also, marketing can really help you stand out—whether it’s through listing on multiple platforms, building a solid website, or using social media for direct bookings.

Based on what you share you have experience in multiple facets so there's lots of directions to go!

I've asked lender multiple times if there is any way to avoid it and they answer is a consistent NO.

If you sue, and have to "prove" that the neighbor was negligent, then that would likely need to consist of multiple “written” communications from you, the city, or an arborist to your neighbor stating that you/they feel the tree in question is diseased, appears to be dead/dying, is overgrown and posing a potential threat to your property, etc.

Buy good quality things once rather than poor quality and pay multiple times to replace it.

But so far it hasn't had any meaningful impact on tourism and isn't likely too either.

If you find someone (or multiple agents) who are taking advantage of similar marketing strategies, you can get more inquiries this way.Lastly, I'd recommend an email campaign to all buyer, listing, and rental agents who are active the same area as the rental listing.All the best!