Who can afford a rehab  bill 30% even 40% higher then what has been an exploading cost environment. 

But anyone who’s wished that their lives, businesses, or work environments worked more seamlessly together, will appreciate what Pace is building.

Given the fact that people say "ethics" and usually mean "saint, loving and caring to all as Jesus of Nazareth was", the very idea of such "ethics" can't exist in the business environment.

High leverage enables rapid growth, no leverage is safe and enables peaceful sleep.

That has always been the case and is not tied to the current interest rate environment.

Should I sell the investments (pretend we're in a non-recession normal stock market environment), and payoff the rental?

(A figure >50 signifies a bullish/expansionary new home sales environment.)

I believe it's actually a very good regulatory environment now that the permits are in place.Overall, I expect metrics to continue to improve over the next few years as the demand for STRs continues to grow in our market at a 15% year over year rate. 

I'm glad I can be in an environment with determined, like-minded people.

Income fluctuates tremendously in most 1099 real estate occupations (being a Realtor included) so having that put away will be vital to your comfort and peace of mind as you get started.(1) figure out how your minimum monthly income needs (this may change as you move to a different city and get out of college life, so estimates are fine for now)(2) cut out everything extra until you've put away 6 months reserves(3) live way below your means so you have extra money to save and investGood luck and congratulations!