It is highly susceptible to seasonal demand swings, economic downturns that impact travel budgets, last-minute cancellations, and increasing competition from new listings in your area.

National rents are essentially flat year‑on‑year, and supply is tightening again after the spring listing surge.

You essentially get the necessary docs together from the borrower and get the file ready for submission. 

Worth considering if you're looking to blend impact with profit, especially in neighborhoods where these properties can really transform the block. 

➡️ How are rising rates and overhead impacting your deal flow and decision-making?

I wanted to share a recent experience that’s stuck with me—not because it was a big deal financially, but because of how it reminded me why I got into real estate in the first place.
I was contacted by a homeowner wh...

I don't particularly care right now - all of my responses are essentially "thanks for the kind words it was great having you as a guest" or similar, but on the day when you get an unreasonable review and you want to respond it seems like no one will be able to see it.  

I cannot imagine your cash flow being great, so incremental insurance costs will be impactful. also, are you underwriting property tax costs appropriately?

Can you also help me with the following:1) Is Cheyenne dependent upon the Federal Government for employment and if Fed programs cuts are made there will it have a big impact on the rental market?

They’re not the most exciting read, but I’ve caught early signs of zoning changes and policy shifts that could impact operations down the line.Market Tools (Rentometer, AirDNA): I don’t rely on any one tool, but using them in combination helps create a baseline for rent comps, particularly when weighing LTR potential against STR or MTR models.Local Investor Conversations: Whether it’s chats here on BP or catching up with other Phoenix-area investors over coffee, these casual conversations often surface key info—like permitting updates or changes in code enforcement—that’s not always widely published.Refining Internal Processes: I’ve been reviewing and tightening up our PM workflows—everything from tenant communication to maintenance tracking and lease renewals.