Just a supply and demand thing really.I like pulling the money out with no taxes and then still owning the property so I can take advantage of the principal paydown and appreciation and a little rental income. 

There has been a ton of new construction all over Florida, so supply and demand tipped very quickly in 2022-today.

I think she actually had a really good idea.she believes that providing gift baskets for first time tenants that include general house warming gifts, cleaning supplies,maybe a recipe book  and even a small book or brochure of how to care of  a house would be a great start to a relationship/good tenant.the goal of this would be to obviously motivate your tenant to take care of your property, keep it clean, and to create a level of respect between both parties right off the bat. that means (rent on time, communication, a good experience from beginning to end.)im interested in hearing your thoughts about this and if any of you are or have already tried it?

It could be the water supply line got bumped or somehow shifted and causing a small leak.  

The short answer is supply and demand. 

Of course, the Federal Reserve's QT also impacts the supply side and can cause price changes that are not one-for-one with changes to base rates like the fed funds rate.I find it so interesting that you can have spread widening at times when rates are going down.

It will be all materials supplied, so it's just labor.

Also means no regular heat source.We always leave the cabin with a good wood supply in the winter, fire starters, lighters and such to ensure they will have a heat source.  

Remember your costs will be more for an STR, you'll be paying for a lot of things you wouldn't with an LTR - higher STR insurance, all utilities including internet, supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher detergent etc, upkeep on furniture and linens if damaged, yard maintenance and grass cutting/snow removal, trash removal, etc.  

But, nearing retirement and then, will be looking more at the type of vehicle  you supply.