Demand for higher-priced single-family homes fell a modest five percent over the month, exceeded only by the drop in the already-weak lower-priced single-family segment.

Some tenants are very skillful at finding weakness in a landlord.

I know what is going on, and excecute on the weakness that I can identify. 

$3k over 2nd best is incredibly weak.

Any other ideas on how I could use this unique situation as a strength rather than seeing it as a weakness?

Everyone has natural strengths and weaknesses.

Even if that is not the case initially, strongly appreciating properties also tend to see corresponding market rental rate increases - meaning that an initially weak cash flow property could become stronger in a few years' time.   

We all have different strengths and weaknesses, so not every job or business suits everyone.

My biggest weakness is FOMO as I save up, and just don’t want to miss out on opportunities/connections until I am ultimately debt free.

Spray foam is not very dense, but air channels are a weak point in sound insulation systems, so it may be good in preventing them.