I've been wondering when the decline in occupancy and revenue might start to cull the herd of vacation rental owners.

Louis city population has declined slightly still, but the county numbers have increased slightly, for a marginal increase to the region. 

Especially in a declining market. 

I have nothing against me, no criminal record, good credit, job, income, savings, single male, no kids... could the HOA decline my highest offer the property to whoever they choose? 

In addition, the Dallas market is about to decline significantly.

With respect to the declining bonus depreciation, that isn't change, it was set-up with a fixed sun-set.  (#3) WRT the tax now, rather than taxes later, don't let that tax tail wag the tax dog.

I go pretty much by the bigger pockets formula, some of my main instant declines are:Gross less than 3x monthly rentevictions, feloniespoor rental historyDogs that my insurance does not coverOk, beyond that, things get gray for me…and I had a coach tell me this… “If you ever make an exception on one criterion, you must continue to make that exception from now on.   

About your concerns on rents: you'll be hard pressed to find an example in modern history where rents declined in a meaningful way, not even 2008. 

Give 24 hours notice, you're not asking him... you're telling him. 2) If you are worried, yes you can call the local police department, explain the situation and request a police escort, it they decline at least you have it on record that you requested.

Interest rate buy downs are a good way to improve operational cash flow until (hopefully) mortgage rates continue to decline.