Short-term rentals (STRs) offer higher income but higher management overhead and fluctuating demand in STR-friendly markets.

The variable costs can fluctuate more year to year.

Yes, market is volatile, interest rates are fluctuating, but the fact that we can't neglect is that banks are more regulated, lending practices are stricter, and the housing market is not based on a pile of risky mortgages. 

No Personal Income VerificationMany investors, especially those who are self-employed or have fluctuating income, face challenges qualifying for traditional loans.

The idea of doing the gradual rate decreases is to have a gradualness to the market fluctuates. 

Include a contingency fund of 10-20% to cover unexpected costs, as price fluctuations are common.Negotiate with Contractors: Build relationships with reliable contractors and negotiate bulk rates for ongoing projects.

The only real question is why the crazy tax fluctuations???

Glad this post of yours was restored Patricia, i like the topic, thanks for posting.My rates have always fluctuated too however it hasn't hurt my ranking with VRBO.Personally, i noticed for my listing, the ranking improved once i achieved greater than 50+ reviews and once my listing matured (listing age greater then 4 yrs).

Diversifying your portfolio across different asset classes can help manage risk effectively.Stay calm during market volatility and don’t let short-term fluctuations derail your strategy.

Just rented a fully updated pool home 2 bed 1.5 bath for $4,500 this last week so the pricing can definitely fluctuate.