I believe they are having to shop excess / surplus markets. 

And the process continues, with excess funds paying down the principal day after day, month after month. 

Quote from @John Helms: I used the seller's attorney/title company to close my first rental property this week and the costs seemed excessive to me. 

I’ve performed a rather “loose” statistical analysis to see where I built wealth in my 45 years investing in real estate, notes, etc. and I believe I earned 40% of my net worth resulting from plain old investing and 60% by opportunistic investing.  

A cost segregation may not have an impact right now only because excess passive activity losses will be carried over either way if your deductions are already fully offsetting your income (it would suspend the losses, so it would be more useful potentially in the future).For the short term rental, you would have to meet the material participation and average rental period tests.

If that’s the case, I would use excess savings towards investing in skills that will increase income in the next 5-10 years.

We may break even, or even loose a little, on the cash flow, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the property double in value in the next 10-15 years.

This change may be due to increasing competition in similar nature-centric destinations.Flathead National ForestOccupancy This Year: 30.70%Despite its stunning natural beauty, Flathead National Forest's occupancy rates have decreased, which might be attributed to stricter STR regulations and limited local tourism initiatives.Eastern OregonOccupancy This Year: 31.60%Eastern Oregon's rugged terrain and outdoor adventures haven't translated into increased demand for short-term rentals, evidenced by its continued low occupancy rates.Atlantic CityOccupancy This Year: 34.60%Atlantic City remains stagnant with no growth in occupancy, possibly due to heightened competition and evolving traveler expectations favoring alternative destinations.Lake of the OzarksOccupancy This Year: 35.10%With its scenic views and leisurely activities, Lake of the Ozarks is still struggling with lower occupancy rates compounded by an excess supply of vacation rentals.JasperOccupancy This Year: 36.30%Jasper's appeal as a nature retreat is not enough to counteract declining occupancy rates, suggesting possible shifts in visitor preferences or investment saturation.Sun ValleyOccupancy This Year: 37.00%Sun Valley, despite its year-round attractions, is experiencing a significant drop in occupancy, perhaps due to increased competition from similar resort towns.

I don't see where we would loose the line.

Without such evidence, a $500 claim may be considered excessive, especially if the freezer remained operational during the period in question.It's advisable to request documentation from the tenant to support their claim.