Over time, rents may increase, improving your cash flow, and you’ll gain equity and valuable experience managing tenants and property operations.

So I wouldn't be concerned about buying quite soon, as things are moving in a good direction...and all the more now that they've assembled a committee that reportedly includes some people who are both more experience with and favorable towards STR.

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

Here is my experience, I once sent out 5,000 beautifully designed, professionally printed post cards and got zero calls.

Please share your experience with me Chandra 

The great thing about BP there are different people with different perspectives and experiences.  

I have legal background, billing, office and executive assistant type experience, and now many years of marketing experience as well.

Do not deal with any of the individuals mentioned in this thread:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I outline my experience and many others weighed in. 

I want to share my experience with Jenny Yi, an STR designer in case others have had similar issues.

This experience reinforced the need for efficient budgeting and timely execution to ensure profitability.