For the 10 year period spanning November 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9% in that period.With inflation nearing its 2% target and signs of a slowing labor market, The Federal Reserve recently made its third cut to the federal funds rate since the start of the COVID pandemic.

Sometimes it's best to cut your losses and move on.

I cut off PMs that constantly try to find ways to add revenues by what I call trickery; selling some 3rd party service that they have contracted to all their clients, recommending small fixes turn into large one's,etc, make it difficult to get 2nd opinions. 

What did you say the last time someone asked 'Can I cut in front of you, I only have three things'?

Add outdoor security cameras (just let guests know they’re there) and maybe some motion-sensor lights for extra safety.

1) As an agent put 3 more under contract this month for going into 20252) Cut internet and car insurance bill down3) Start prepping for tax time, organize expenses yay lol

Cut your teeth on something easy. 

In other words, if you don't fill your unit in the slow season because you're afraid it will cut into your high season revenue, will the high season revenue more than cover the difference?

Further, I had negotiated 12 months interest reserve; they cut that to 3 months.  

That could be market knowledge, ability to rehab a property - something that can give you an edge over other experienced RE professionals in the market and asset class you are working in.