Job growth is slowing; there are signals that wage pressures may begin to ease.

A 4.5-month vacancy in LA definitely signals something’s off with either pricing, marketing, or tenant screening reach.

You can also book one-time strategy calls instead of a full retainer.

Buildings that align with those tend to rent better and retain tenants longer.Supply constraints + rising construction costs mean renovation, adaptive reuse, and repositioning of existing stock are strong plays.Secondary and tertiary markets are hotter than ever.

From what I’ve seen, Airbnb’s algorithm definitely weighs multiple factors at once:Guest experience signals → reviews, star ratings, cancellations, complaintsListing engagement → clicks, saves, photos, how often people message after viewingHost behavior → response time, acceptance rate, cancellations, calendar accuracyBooking settings → instant book, cancellation flexibility, competitive pricingIf you’re firm on your cancellation policy but still want to rank high, it helps to:Keep response time under an hour.Refresh your calendar often (Airbnb pushes “active” hosts higher).Update photos or listing text every couple months so the system sees activity.Price competitively with nearby comps—dynamic pricing tools help.Push for consistent 5-star reviews (Airbnb rewards guest satisfaction the most).It’s not just about instant book or cancellation policy.

So the signal is.....they don't know what's going on with their properties. 

Before you tie up a property, get written confirmation from at least two active fractional-loan lenders that they’ll fund both your acquisition and future resales, retain a TIC-savvy attorney to draft market-standard agreements, and read the city’s condo-conversion code like a land-use deal—fees, timing, owner-occupancy, and any links to rent control or just-cause.

The Fed is likely to interpret the labor market deterioration as a signal to begin a string of cuts, barring an extremely low CPI print on Thursday.Forecasting bond performance remains challenging amid persistent macro uncertainty, unresolved tariff impacts, and key inflation data still to come.

.👉 That signals fewer job openings and longer unemployment stretches.🍇 Family Hack of the WeekCelebrate National Blackberry Day (Sept 12) with this easy cobbler:1 cup each sugar, self-rising flour, and whole milk → mix with ½ stick melted butter.

Retaining control while leveraging capital is a smart balance.