I don't doubt that guys like me and you will succeed over a long enough time frame due to drive, ability to go do it, and determination, but the timeline shifts drastically due to the momentum killing L's we took early in our career.This is why it's hard to compare yourselves to the real estate winners of the past decade. 

I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’ve seen these challenges in your market or have insights into how STR investors can navigate this potential shift.

I've shifted from trying to economize in everything in life to seeing that oftentimes it's well worth it to pay for the full service experience, no nickel-and-diming.

Tax structures and mortgage regulations might also shift as canada mortgages are very different.What do you think would happen? 

So shift your expectations to most of the cash out and you'll be good and you'll actually start buying deals, versus people who wait for the perfect deal, spin their wheels for 6 months terminating contracts/analyzing hundreds of places, and then eventually burn out and give up. 

You should sell it but not until the market shifts.

So Supply and demand have really shifted quickly. 

Will it expose systemic greed, or will it shift the blame to other factors like housing shortages?

It’s also worth diving into local regulations and HOA rules—they can shift quickly in coastal markets like this.

You’re absolutely right about the market potentially shifting, and this is where those who are ready to act and think creatively win big.