Limited capital means that partnerships will help us move faster while the environment is profitable.

(With invested capital, this matters, plenty of people are worth "taking a shot on" in other capacities, just not with respect to managing my money).2) "Is this investment where I'm giving you money the top priority in your professional life?" 

I quickly realized that I was not destined to work in this type of environment for very long.

With all respect to AirDNA and the amazing data they provide for STR owners, their pricing tool is not on par with most tools available there. 

Affordable housing in not built by driving rents down, that probably will result in a slum like environment.

I would suspect once investors digest the higher rate environment and some of the hurricane damage is moved inventory will settle out in neutral territory. 

These cities boast a forecasted job growth rate of 38%, driven by a thriving tech sector, healthcare expansion, and a business-friendly environment, which continues to fuel property appreciation.

I'm specifically referring to PadSplit, a rent-by-the-room company/platform that operates in those respective areas.

And they sell lots of them.My issue with them is that from a quick look it looks like they're selling everything at a 20-30% premium (which I understand and respect).

I respectfully disagree with your assessment of buyer's agent commissions and their implications.