This change has helped generate more bookings, but it comes with a trade-off: guests booking single nights on Fridays or Saturdays might prevent full weekend bookings.Lowered PricesWe’re utilizing PriceLabs for dynamic pricing and have reduced our rates to stay competitive during the off-season.Listed on Furnished FinderWe created a Furnished Finder account to target mid-term stays, which I hoped would solve our slow-season problem.

Utah is one of the most expensive states in the country.Not only that, but there's a robust wholesale community here which makes finding distressed and discounted deals hyper competitive. 

We focused on 1 and 2 br properties long before MTRs became trendy because they have lower price points, less competition, lower expenses, and while the tenant pool is smaller, so is supply.

Any competitive DSCR program is going to be in the 90-day seasoning range for allowing a refinance based on the newly appraised value.Your 9-month seasoning should not be an issue, barring an extremely unique situation (like inheriting a property or having it gifted to you).------------------------------------• 0-6 Months (Delayed Purchase, no Rehab completed) - up to 80% of purchase price• 6+ Months (Cash-Out Refinance, no Rehab completed) - up to 75% of appraised value• 0-3 Months (Cash-out refi, Rehab completed) - 75% of appraised value [good rates]• 3-6 Months (Cash-out refi, Rehab completed) - 75% of appraised value [best rates]

Markets there are growing rapidly while still offering competitive entry points for solid passive income opportunities.Hope this helps, and best of luck with your investing journey!

I would venture a guess that many investors believe that agents who cover the same territory are competitors, however as I'm sure you are aware that there is more success in collaboration as agents than competition.

I handle St Augustine/Ponte Vedra/Palm Coast but can certainly help with Jacksonville and based on your goals there may be other opportunities to explore.To cover off insurance from previous comments, the market has changed and it is competitive with new carriers entering the market. 

It's very competitive in the Bay Area.

So I'd be doing my best to get the highest possible rent/revenue but without needing or counting on that.What you refer as cut-throat competition exists in every market where you have demand.

You could focus on entering smaller or less competitive markets where your capital goes further, such as investing in affordable multifamily properties or cash-flowing rentals out of state.