For example, due to price, physical characteristics, and location, each property only attracts a narrow tenant pool segment.

And yes, that means the new owner could get caught up in some uncomfortable stuff for a bit until help arrives.It's an interesting segment of the insurance industry in that it does not insure against a future accident or occurrence like most insurance.

Aloha @Sarah Parker,The good news is that were starting to see more inventory coming to the market in the STR segment here in Maui. 

Bryce, I'd use this interesting economic time to figure out your niche you can focus on going forward so you and your wife can get good at a market segment.

Plus, banks are tightening big time.Inflation is hitting the lower income segment hard, particularly in the smile states with high growth. 

@Lauren Kormylo - check the last bolded segment of my post!

As for the 'herd' (aka: half +/- of a given population / super- generalized target market) you might find that the more 'complex' (and proprietary) the niche market segment(s) the more likely the potential customer is going to need / want / desire to research the subject, product and/ or service, as you eluded to... and likewise (with say RE / REI related) the more apt they are to want an added layer(s) of distance, initially...

Im looking to connect with others in this niche market segment.

Out of sheer frustration, someone contacted  a local TV station who interviewed us and ran a short segment outlining the  situation. 

It's hard to stand out.There are some owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.