In most markets that would only be a welcome increase in inventory and absorbed quickly. 

Assuming the $30k to $40k loss is accurate, you can absorb a lot of increased payment for that amount.So I would not sell the 2 br.

At the moment, I'm focused on absorbing all the information I can before jumping into the active learning of actually investing.

Assuming tenants are screened properly, the tenant is going to require less oversight, and the properties can absorb cap ex easier than lower cost real estate meaning systems can be replaced rather than the need to continually implement band-aid fixes. 

You aren't in locations where you are getting the best quality tenants, and when a W/D isn't within budget you are working with lean margins and price points where it's more difficult to absorb cap ex.

The next year my goal is to absorb as much as I can from immersive learning opportunities and the experience of others, prepping for my first house hack (hopefully in 2026!).

I've been reading through posts, absorbing what I can, and trying to understand this world I'm stepping into.I'm currently based in New York, which is the market I'm most familiar with, though I don't own any property yet.

. — collectively dropped 1.5%, though monthly growth turned positive starting in April, suggesting these markets may have bottomed out.Press enter or click to view image in full sizeThe Supply Crunch AheadWhile prices recover, multifamily faces a different challenge: strong demand is colliding with the slowest construction pipeline in nearly a decade.Cushman & Wakefield’s Q2 report reveals more than 116,000 units were absorbed in the quarter, bringing year-to-date absorption to 216,000 units — matching last year’s robust performance.

I just raise my rates to "absorb" this.I don't get that many Airbnb bookings anyway.

So, it is NOT for free, PMCs just absorb the cost.