The Winter time is slow with how cold it gets here so if you want to sell you want to do it prior to Dec.

I agree with the prior comments that listing on the MLS will very likely pay back the 3% BAC or more by obtaining a higher offer.However, if you're committed to selling off market, you'll probably want to have the house marketed through a large and local wholesaler.  

The rent was 4 times the standard amounts charged prior to the fire.

I recommend marketing two weeks prior to completion with a little buffer for the move-in date in case you get behind schedule.

With all of that said, my question is whether it would be wise to forgo buying a property for now and essentially pay my way through school, OR invest part of my savings prior to starting my program, obtain a property, and carry out student loans for tuition and living expenses.

My takeaways:Demand and supply both grew YoY, but supply outpaced demand by about 5 points.Due to inflation, ADRs were up about 5%, essentially keeping overall revenue flat.Some data is pointing towards stronger demand for nearby, hunker down with the family during flu season types of destinations versus out and about beach vacations (when compared to prior year) as winter settles in.Growth for future bookings is still positive, but slowing

My research was more involved because I had only bought SFR and duplexes prior.

Alternatively, and time permitting, you could possibly undergo restructuring of the partnership prior to the sale of multi-property in order to "go your own way" and purchase replacement property with your proceeds.  

Austin booked many years of growth prior to the pandemic.

There is little doubt another increase will come as they have stuck to prior increase committments 5 months running now.