Also, would you be opposed to a bridge product until it's stabilized?

Currently exploring the suburbs as opposed to the Chicago neighborhoods. 

It is important (and a huge advantage) to be able to anticipate interstate migration patterns before they happen :-)I am just opposed to the 'sky is falling' approach....not even saying you were going there.....but lots of people do just that.Other than that, interesting topic....

These bookings need to be from different guests (not the same guest back-to-back) and at full market price, as opposed to discounted stays for friends.2.

And then rent out the 4 unites to people earning less than 50% of the ami (as opposed to the 40/60 scenario).

I am not opposed to realtors.That being said, the mechanics are to figure out the value of your Palace, either by learing about comps or having someone knowledgable figure comps.

The short term rental market is alive and well and to say I do not know the market because you feel its become cold is more of opposing opinions.

I have been on the opposing side of National Debt Relief (I was representing creditors) and they seemed to me to be competent and knowledgeable. 

The people in STR as a business, as opposed to just an investment, will be profitable in most economic markets.  

Instead of refinancing immediately, you hold out for rates to drop, which many economists predict will happen as inflation cools and market conditions stabilize in the coming years.Refinance when rates drop, extracting capital while maintaining cash flow at a similar level due to the lower interest rate.Repeat the process by redeploying the refinanced capital into new investment opportunities.This version of the BRRRR method is more of a long-term play, as opposed to the quick 6-12 month cycles many of us were used to.