I would greatly appreciate any guidance, resources, or recommendations you may have for someone in my position.

But really you’re just creating a second job for yourself and one that doesn’t pay very well if it even is cash flow positive at all 😆I used to buy houses for STR but now that I’ve got several STRs up and running that I bought many years ago, I stopped buying STR once mortgage rates went up and housing prices went up.

Thank you @Drew Sygit, I hadn't considered the lien position of the lender in regards to the land.

There was positive population growth, medium home price growth, low unemployment, good rent to home ratios, and low crime, all of which are factors when I start looking into an area to invest in.  

It has been frustrating but it also is a positive as I now can quickly know what deals to not even waste time on analyzing. 

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I admire your steadfastness and perseverance during those volatile, uncertain times and continuing to have a great, positive attitude.In regard to REI investing currently - There are great real estate investment opportunities across different markets, especially in the Midwest and Southeast.

I agree that demand and the house staying dry during Hurricane Milton were positive signs.

Who has first position now?  

Be positive -  I would guess that over 95% of our clients complete their exchanges with properties they like.