You will get plenty of that at your office sales meetings, office training, CE training, board and association training.   

Premiums in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, and Washington jumped by more than 20 percent.The insurance situation is especially serious in California and Florida.In 2023, around 7 percent of realtors saw deals fall through due to insurance issues, with the share jumping to 13 percent last year as of October, according the California Association of Realtors.

NAR Says - Existing home sales fall to lowest level in nearly 30 years and Median housing prices rose to a record high"The National Association of Realtors released data that showed existing home sales declined to the lowest level since 1995 last year, with 4.06 million homes sold on an annual basis.Meanwhile, the median home price median home price rose to a record high of $407,500 in 2024."

There are a bunch of different figures associated with this decision, such as new interest rate, old interest rate, cash flow of new property etc, but I'm having a hard time getting my mind around how to analyze the decision mathematically.  

I would also add that you join your local REIA chapter (Real Estate Investor Association) as it will allow you to network with other STR owners and get more location-specific information. 

Sign up for local news articles, go to events in different areas, attend neighborhood association meetings, and just go out and have fun.

Quote from @Amol Kulkarni: Any individual PM (not associated with companies) who can handle 3 doors in Jax and Citrus Springs, fL I own a lot of properties in Jax and have a management company.

I imagine this is a similar model to Redfin's associate agent program that pays by hour/tour.

Stay disciplined and avoid rushing into deals without thorough due diligence.Resources for InvestorsIf you’re new to investing in distressed properties or looking to expand your portfolio, consider leveraging resources like:Local Realtors: Realtors specializing in distressed properties can assist in locating off-market deals and navigating complex transactions.Community Forums: Attend a local investor meetup or join online forums for the Phoenix market.Educational Tools: Search out webinars, workshops, or courses on investing in distressed properties.Final ThoughtsThe distressed property market in Phoenix is creating some excellent potential for the right investors willing to go the extra mile necessary to take on strategic risks associated with this category of real estate.

Find a REIA group or check with the local realtors association to connect with investors.My 2 centsMike