It may be time to refresh the photos in your advertisement and offer a move in special with a reduced first month rent. 

In this context usually what happen is there're longer flattening period or reduced price growth once the immigration stopped, just like Austin.

Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save up, and invest.

Although this is a long term investment and not in the main stream, it has added a certain level of comfort knowing the above potential investment risks are to a degree reduced.

.- Plan: reduce corporate tax rate to 15%.

Quote from @Kevin Zmick:One of the advices I read above was to be a bit less discerning perhaps and get someone in the door for 6 months at a reduced rate, and then find my golden tenant in the summer.

Diversifying into different markets, like Omaha or Austin, can help reduce any lender concerns and also spread your risk.Have you thought about the specfic market for your STR or MTR?

This resulted in longer times to re-rent and well as reducing the rental pool.

Duplex appraised 380 (super ****ing low ball) brings in an estimated 3,900 a month in rents. buyer agreed and SIGNED addendum to purchase at 397,500. day of closing they dont show, tell us they didnt know what they agreed to pay over appraised value and are trying to get us to accept 386k. my agent had me lock in our month to month long term tenant to a year lease for THEIR lender and now they pull this.. they have only 5k in escrow account.. my agent wont reduce his commission from 3%-2% to help bridge the gap. suggestions?? 

Reporting these expenses on your personal tax return (likely Schedule C for a sole proprietor) could result in a net loss that might offset other taxable income, reducing your overall tax liability.