A gamble on gambles of volatility moving certain ways in certain time windows..... 

So things like, xbox/playstation ping pong for the kids maybe a turf strip to play some putt-putt for the adults etc...

I had a vision that myself, my friends, and this contractor would from a team and we would have our parts to play.

we invest in value add plays (no major rehabs) 10-40 units.

I completely understand your point about pricing adjustments driving faster leases, but my experience has shown that other factors play a significant role in a rental's performance over time.For example, I own three rentals with very different dynamics:1. 

People mentioning that they put their life savings in something in hopes of a better future is gambling.

It is very much case-by-case and requires understanding of the current regime for personal itemized deductions, as well as gambling on the proposed changes to this regime by the current administration.

So if I am looking at an asset as a 10 year play - I look more at the location, schools and how has this market performed in the past excluding covid and 2008 which were extenuating circumstances.Reality is right now shorter term plays do not work based on numbers and cost of financing - we went through this same thing in 2001-2004ish timeframe where properties would appreciate 2-3% per year and after buying costs and closing costs - you were not making money on assets unless you performed the labor or found a really good deal.this is how real estate "typically" is - which is why everyone always says location location location - because after a decent holding period, you will win.

Your property manager will play a key role in this team, helping you maximize occupancy, maintain the property, and ensure tenant satisfaction.

I just hope that there's a way to enforce compliance more strictly.As is, the playing field is uneven.