Inflation constantly decreases the buying power of the dollar.

Can manage my own property and mow and push snow for zero cost or pay someone that decreases NOI.  

Cut out eating out (or decrease it), shop at a lower end grocery store, meal plan, get your hair cut less frequently, don't get coffee at Starbucks, etc.

So you're saying probably not worth it for a 1% decrease.

I have definitely seen a decrease in inventory in the last year or two, especially in the hotter areas. 

My experience has been hit or miss across the board with these, and my particular gripe is recently realizing how CAR zipforms is actually wrong or inadequate more than a handful of times on proper forms Legal language or required disclosures compared to these other associations.

Tower Hill is positive, but decreased between 2021 and 2022.I am assuming that this is one of the reasons you suggested Monarch over Tower Hill, but can you elaborate a bit? 

So, unless rents are increasing at or above the inflation rate, the quantity of goods you will be able to purchase will decrease over time, as will your standard of living.

Do you have an endgame plan for when you want to sell if the population keeps decreasing in future years? 

Finally, the anticipated value increase (or decrease) needs to be accounted for.