@Alan AsriantsThere are two issues right now with trying to apply the strategy.

Really analyze the deals you look at and, if your modeling says it's a bad deal, don't get emotional and do it.

Robstown is a submarket with typical small market issues.

I think you can make a case that funds that bought a few years ago with debt thats not fixed might have some issues or cash needs.U can make the case that new buys today can pick up some deals. ?? 

The last time we spoke, he texted me that he was having medical issues and asked me for the address of a hospital nearby, which I gave him.

I'm working on a 2.2 acre site in plant city a suburb of tampa and the density allows for up to 10 units or 12 units and that is what we are going to push for, the highest density permitted. even then they could go larger through planned development or variance requests but I think that's enough for them on this lot. land has a ton of issues in general, check the elevations, utility access, title, tons of things to consider. happy to take a look I'll send you a message 

I initially went looking for lenders through BiggerPockets, but that is where I am running into the investment minimum issues.

Sure a faster rate drop could happen, but if it were to, that would likely mean we are in a recession, and you may have other issues then.

I think Stessa is a great product but not linking correctly is one issue I have heard of.

I haven't had vacancy issue so far for the 3 months since STR to MTR, but I'll be entering slower months (is there slow months for MTR?)