Thankfully I have no property in NY.I loved this quote which shows just how clueless people are about housing issues:“Housing instability is at the root of so many problems facing our city, such as exacerbating homelessness and hunger, failing to meet our children’s educational needs, and undermining public safety,” said the CWTU in a statement.

And as mentioned solving problems 4-profit, there is a LOT of $ out there from other high net worth people that is desperate for a good manager.

Because Airbnb only makes money when the guest books on Airbnb.Hence, they want the price to be cheapest on their platform, so people book on Airbnb instead of elsewhere, and want their properties to be able to compete with hotel prices (even after cleaning fee and service fees). 

I know some people use TransUnion SmartMove.

Heck, some people might even pay more for the 'cool factor' of living in a 'small home'....I'd give it a go since you're a veteran of this RE stuff.

Buying OOS just adds several layers of risk for most people and most places. 

I guess I am just comparing it more to people who buy out of state with cash.  

Now, people are fighting back to appeal the raises. 

I know there are many strategies/tactics people have used... 

Quote from @V.G Jason: The first and foremost reason most people don't work with BP agents is cause 99%  of them are absolute trash.