Without knowing too much about the specific market (although it does appear Monterey and Santa Cruz are holding pretty strong) it may be worthwhile to consider selling if values are holding. 

The September fed meeting is not go to move the needle as much as people think because the markets have already priced in the rate cut.

I've been a real estate investor for 3 years, at first it was going to be buy and flip but I re-evaluated my markets and changed to rent and hold.

Hi Joshua,Im sure you are a wealth of information in the RTP market!!

Vermont is also considering a state wide occupancy requirement for STR operators which, if passed, would decimate the market.

If you're into long term buy and hold to target appreciation, Columbus is another market you can check out. 

Study the market.

Keep in mine Toledo is the #1 market in Ohio (and nationwide) not Cleveland or Columbus. https://www.realtor.com/research/top-housing-markets-2024/ What is BRRR?

You should consider looking into the Memphis market.

., other borrowers in your market, contacts for tried and proven contractors, etc).Of all things to do, you should not hide and ignore phone calls.And last but not least, if none of that works, list the property in hopes to recoup your losses and let another investor take over and get out of the project and take the lessons you learned and apply them to the next one.