Secondly on a single location policy who is everyone finding to have the most competitive costs?

The problem is everyone else is in the same mentality, therefore if rates drop more, then competition rises, and so do prices (think 2021 but not as intense). 

You have to go in person for an auction, which limits competitive bidding. 

You're really asking how to create a vacation rental that outperforms the competition. 

Persistence and patience are key to landing truly great off-market deals that set you apart from the competition.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening on the ground.Single-Family Homes: Steady Growth in a Competitive MarketIn the single-family home sector, the market is holding strong.

I think you're gonna see a lot of deals underwater trading before year end, with banks trying to clean up their balance sheets.5.5% with 25% down is a very competitive rate.

There's not as much competition on either side.

Knowing the area provided a solid foundation for your investment decision, and using cold calling to find this deal allowed you to negotiate directly, potentially minimizing competition and costs.

Our local market is still very competitive if in good condition, good location and priced right.