I could sell my entire portfolio of 28 doors and pull the leverage lever OR I could sell this 14 unit and pay for something in all cash and do a lazy 1031 exchange, or do a regular 1031 which puts more pressure on the time frame. 

For example, if you buy in a semi-rural area or suburban area the pool of applicants can be much smaller and with an increase in supply it creates a downward pressure on prices and higher days on market averages.

you say that you "were told to" get an STR for tax purposes, which seems odd, and that you only have 30-40K... and you might use HELOC money to help with the down payment, which will just put tremendous pressure on you to be profitable and support all of the debt.unless i am missing something i would back up and regroup before you buy a random STR in a random market and hope it supports all the debt you will have to have...

That's how you truly learn and understand neighborhoods and where demand and supply pressures fall in your favor.

I talked to his rep on the phone over a year ago, very high pressure.

There has been downwards pressure on rates this year due to the economy. 

You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way—success and the pressure to achieve it can bring a lot of anxiety, especially when you’re just starting out.

Start with a professional inspection to gauge repair costs for mold remediation and pest control.

It also reduces the likelihood of price fluctuations based solely on seasonal trends, allowing for more predictable cash flow and quicker returns.Markets with minimal seasonality also provide greater flexibility for investors, who aren’t pressured to time transactions based on seasonal cycles.

It feels like a desperate attempt to pressure someone into paying, but I've been surprised before.