So for high season, I am always priced higher than my competition and wait closer to season to adjust if I'm not getting bookings.

My opinion for what it's worth, Account Closed, is that it's much harder to find a deal now and make the numbers work.I believe there is more "investors" or at least people attempting to invest than ever before - combine that with our current situation of higher than what "most of us" are used to and low inventory = 10X harder to find good deals - in my opinion.Wholesaling being easy is a myth...I know so many people here in Chicago who talk about it, but the number of people doing it at any scale for a length of time is nearly zero....the one guy I know who's been at it longer than most here in Chicago is @Zach Shepard and he's a silent snipper!

Maybe in the 40+ staff range Im guessing.The interest rates on the debt deals I have done have been higher than most of their peers.

Even in higher class areas, the maintenance/cap ex is often under estimated.

Replacing your cost of living will be almost impossible in most markets currently due to high prices and higher interest rates.

So that's probably why you're experiencing "higher" fees.

With less demand, sellers may be more motivated to offload properties, especially those facing higher holding costs due to rising interest rates.Also, the election season plays a major role with what's going on. 

Generally the nicer school areas will have the higher prices.

Short-term rentals (STRs) offer higher income but higher management overhead and fluctuating demand in STR-friendly markets.

If you have a high return on equity, then you are more likely to be making high revenue relative to your existing payment, which means you would be more able to cover the higher payment of a cash out refi and would then have cash to deploy.