I realized that underwriting deals required continuous learning and adaptation to market conditions.

This year investors bought 1/3 of all single family homes.So the great news is if you position yourself as an investor friendly agent, you shouldn't have to worry about staying active.Do you remember how 2012 went down?

Looking forward to your updates, it’ll help a lot of us figure out how to adapt to the new algorithm. 

I remember some discussion with State Farm that they adapted a hotel policy for STR, and then later they came out with a STR-specific policy.Business Owners Policy. 

It’s clear that the rental market is shifting fast, especially in TX and FL where elevated inventory is giving renters more leverage.As investors and property managers, adapting strategy is everything: realistic pricing, solid tenant screening, and proactive marketing make all the difference right now.I’ve been helping clients navigate these exact challenges — turning data into smarter leasing decisions and stronger returns.Let’s connect if you want to position your portfolio for stability and long-term cash flow despite market changes.

It’s a townhome located near a major medical area, so I’m targeting traveling nurses and other professionals looking for 1–6 month stays. 

Quote from @Nick Copland: If you’ve hosted both, you already know: corporate clients and traveling nurses are very different beasts.Here’s how I compare them after helping hosts nationwide:🏢 Corporate Clients✅ Longer stays (3–6 months)✅ Reliable payments🚫 Slower booking process, more paperwork💉 Traveling Nurses✅ Quick bookings, consistent demand✅ Usually solo, less wear-and-tear🚫 Stays often end early due to assignment changesMy take: build systems for both.

You can set minimum stays (30+ days) to filter out vacation traffic.Corporate Housing by Owner (CHBO) is niche but worth a look.2.

Instead of reacting emotionally, I stayed professional.

My wife and I have enjoyed over 30 MTR stays in the past 48 months, most of them for 1-3 months.I agree completely with both your "Worth the investment" and your "Not worth splurging on" lists, with the possible exception of "Premium cookware!"