I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’ve seen these challenges in your market or have insights into how STR investors can navigate this potential shift.

And of course major risk that the market shifts during the entitlement stage.. 

On the other hand, lots of the sellers are institutional investors or local RE professionals, which inevitably shifts even more risks to newbie buyers.This is a 1-star review for newbie buyers; 3-star review for seasoned buyers who know what to watch out for when evaluating deals; 5-star review for sellers, especially those who want to evade scrutinization from shrewd local brokers and failure-to-disclose-property-defects lawsuits.Well, since I rate Roofstock 5 stars for sellers, why don’t I just list it for sale on Roofstock?

Quote from @Shiloh Lundahl: Goals shift over time.

I've shifted from trying to economize in everything in life to seeing that oftentimes it's well worth it to pay for the full service experience, no nickel-and-diming.

Since you currently operate without an LLC and report rental income on Schedule E, the vehicle purchase might not seamlessly integrate into your existing tax structure.To leverage Section 179 deductions effectively, you may need to consider restructuring your rental property management operations.

As you get larger, you can typically get better management fees, but you typically won't shift from a flat percent to percent + payroll until you get closer to the 40-ish unit range.

The 65 year old lady that was struggling though her shift at Lowe's was cutting my blind.  

Whether you're interested in residential properties, commercial spaces, or real estate investment trusts (REITs), there are various strategies and approaches to consider.Real estate investing also involves understanding market trends, economic indicators, and demographic shifts.

When the tide does shift, you'll be cruising on Easy Street while the others are still getting in the water, adjusting their goggles, and warming up their muscles.