So alot of people are screaming the sky is falling on STRs, but really it is welcome back to the seasonal pricing and occupancy roller coaster ride of STRs that have been around for decades.

I've seen it time and time again where an investor rate shops only to get a horrible experience and the deal fall out, only to go back to square one and find another lender that can perform. 

Based upon your statement, "Naturally, my heart goes out to this individual" is indicative that you may let emotions trump logic.Forward to your PMC and monitor their actions to start eviction ASAP if tenant is behind.You can also direct your PMC to offer to let tenant out of their lease early IF they cooperate with showings.If they fall behind, you can direct your PMC to offer Cash-for-keys to regain possession faster. 

However, there are multiple programs that I utilize for my clients that give a savvy investor extra credit if the market rents fall below in-place rents - that extra credit comes in the form of 110% of the market rent being used for underwriting. 

I do believe it will help, giving me access to the MLS and can run comps and have knowledge of the market.Also, will be looking to house hack and buy and holds if I can get all the pieces to fall together.Will be attending meetups to network.Will be searching for my own deals with some local realtors.

Transactions with unrepresented buyers have a substantially higher change of falling apart. 2) What do the best buyers agents do that sets them apart?

What if an unsupervised child tenant falls in?

These could be beautiful properties that add to their blocks rather than detract but I need to take the opportunity myself, it's not going to fall out of the sky. 

One fall off a ladder can be your disaster!

Curious how quick rates will likely fall on mortgages once fed does start a cut?