It’s a common theme in most real estate markets, and elevated listings are pushing up inventory.

Yes, if you worked in an asbestos mine or built ships for 40 years, there is an elevated risk of asbestos causing problems.I would love to see a peer reviewed study that says removing asbestos from a house causes asbestosis.

I think the BRRRR strategy is still relevant even with the current elevated rates with the intention of a cash out + rate/term refi down the road. 

The primary ones for our discussion are property rights, innocent until proven guilty, right to free speech, trial by peers, taxation with representation, etc.  

"Real terms" has nothing to do with your definition/explanation/speech. 

Speaking very broadly, urban areas Lose value as people don’t want to be in elevators, subway cars and busses during Covid-20 or SARS part Deux etc etc. the suburbs and social distance from the neighbors wins. 

You don't really notice it when you're driving around down in the Valley but if you get up in elevation a bit and look down at it... we really don't get many blue sky days anymore.

I initially just put padlocks on the attic access hatches, however I needed to get final building inspections and they required a firewall not only in the attic, but below the house to the foundation (my duplex is pier and beam, elevated 2 feet above grade).

Anyone have an elevator pitch that a STR owner would say to neighbors?

I am pretty sure I will regrade the front yard because I am looking to add a retaining wall to elevate the curb appeal.