There's plenty of free deal analysis tools, and some advanced digital tools at a low cost.AI becomes more helpful in this area drafting multiple scenarios to maximize profit, minimize risk, and suggest the best risk/reward strategies.Taking it to the next level, AI takes local and macro market trends to expand on the financial modeling.For multifamily & commercial, there's a lot more that AI can do to model predictions and performance that investors would pay a premium for.

Do you do anything in the political realm or just hold up in your castle? 

All I see that's changed is the tools and the how's. 

You don’t necessarily have to follow through with eviction if they vacate peacefully, but it can be a useful tool to protect your timeline and show that you're not waiving any rights.Also agree with others here.

Cities that already regulate STRs have essentially already gone through the political battle, but cities without rules are often still preparing for that fight.2.

With economic and political storm clouds seemingly brewing on every horizon, I find myself starting to think a little more defensively.How do I protect what I’ve built?

Most people getting out of NYC to come to NJ have that plan in mind without politics being the driving force.   

It's political as well.

Follow up politely every week or so, and ask for referrals once you land one client

But I wouldn’t chalk this up to politics or any one administration.