Glad you turned from a long-time member to a first-time poster.

Maybe long term it will incentivize more building, but we're already building at a very fast clip. 

If possible, I would love to get a seasoned property manager's opinion on my most liked properties in terms of rental potential, etc.

I manage a couple of rentals on the side (one long term and one STR).

Considering airbnb's downtown, long term rentals in up and coming areas near burns park, fixer uppers...pretty much anything except student housing - that feels hard!  

Traditionally, I've adhered to the 20% or higher down payment rule to secure better mortgage terms and avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

Whom am I to believe, you, a professional in the business for 10+ years with a verifiable track record of success and a willingness to provide information based on your experience and education at no charge, or my guru who has never run a note business and has been banned from the securities industry for life for violations related to stock dumping 6 years ago?  

Ours dried up in June 2023, and even that was ridiculously long.

You can also get a rental agreement in which the LLC pays you long-term rent for the place to your personal. 

Give them proper notice, keep it friendly, and explain it’s all about fairness to match market rates.A little empathy goes a long way—help them understand the rising costs, and they might just thank you for it (okay, maybe not thank you, but they’ll get it!).