I am saying this not be a pessimist as for many in this business it really doesn't matter it's just how you adapt. 

Adapt your home to generate some income.  

My husband quickly adapted and adopted as he, a Kentucky boy, saw it was a lost cause.

Then again, I'm not an economist and I don't pretend to be an expert on this complicated game.Bottom line, I continue to invest in as well as find profitable deals for clients, through it all, which requires adapting to current market and interest rates as well as STR supply/demand with shifting strategies.

You will need to constantly shift and adapt new ways to find leads throughout your career.With that being said, here are a few ways you can go about it:- Market yourself on Bigger Pockets agent finder so potential investors can find you.- Attend local real estate meetups to learn what kind of deals people are doing in your market.- Practice what you preach and get your own investment properties.There is no magic “list” investors go to when finding an agent so you need to be incredibly knowledgeable about your selected asset class and market the hell out of yourself.

Regularly consult with your property manager to adapt your house hacking strategy based on changing dynamics in the rental market.House hacking for landlords, guided by the insights of a seasoned property manager, is a powerful and innovative strategy to maximize the potential of your real estate investments.

Change your strategy if you must,  keep adapting and remember RE is very slow to start but once its rolling it can pay big rewards. 

Underwriters can't make their own guidelines on the spot either, there are THOUSANDS of guidelines for each program and product type.Also each company adapts the Fannie/Freddie guidelines in their own internal systems, so it's not a word for word match to the Fannie Mae selling guide.  

Learn, adapt, succeed.  

I've lived in New England all my life so I'm used to the weather and have adapted my lifestyle to make the most of it.