Who is using the current free versions of AI, such as  Grok, Gemini, CoPilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Deepseek, or Meta for PM purposes, and what kinds of tasks are you performing?

Essentially, your CPA is needed for reviewing the numbers and filing the return, but it's the engineering firms that actually perform the cost segregation study like walking the property, identifying components, and assigning the asset classifications that make the whole strategy work.

.• Collective loan delinquencies: highest level since 2017• Student loan delinquencies: 16.3%• Wage garnishments restarting• Credit score drops in many cases exceeding 100 points• U.S. adult optimism: 59.2% — the lowest Gallup has ever recorded• 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 5.74%• Louisville active listings: 3,076• Months of supply: just over 2.5• Fix-and-Flip Market Index: largest quarterly gain in three yearsThat’s the landscape.When delinquencies reach the highest level since 2017 and garnishments resume, liquidity tightens.

That's what performance incentives and compensation structure are for.

I see a lot of investors leaning toward diversification right now because STR performance can vary seasonally and operationally.Blending one STR with a duplex or triplex in the Midwest is not a bad hedge either.

Plus, the landlord laws are getting tougher.My big takeaways are:1) diversify investments more in the future2) I can plan and research all I want, but the market’s gonna do what it’s gonna do, so the better skill set is to be adaptable as I go.3) past performance of any investment is no guarantee of future performance.4) take all REI coaching or advice with a grain of salt.5) SFH rentals is a LOOONG gameI still like my small portfolio, but it’s not performing very well right now, so I might sell one or two and get more diversified.

I’m currently structuring a two-unit short-term rental arbitrage opportunity in Seattle built around event-driven and seasonal demand cycles and would love feedback from others who’ve operated STR arbitrage or navigated major event markets.High-level structure:• Unit 1: May 2026 – January 2027• Unit 2: September 2026 – May 2027This staggered approach allows capture of late-summer tourism, fall sports, holiday travel, and spring demand, while also positioning around anticipated lodging compression related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to shift travel patterns before and after the event due to pricing and inventory pressure.The strategy centers on:• Strong operational leverage during peak periods• Risk mitigation through fixed costs• Demand diversification across tourism + business + events• Seasonal + event-driven ADR optimization• Hybrid short-term + mid-term stay targeting• OTA + direct booking channel diversification• Conservative underwriting assumptionsI’m especially interested in insights from anyone who has:- Operated arbitrage in major event-driven markets- Managed staggered lease timing across multiple units- Underwritten STR performance around World Cup, Olympics, or similar eventsHappy to compare notes or walk through assumptions privately with anyone interested.Appreciate any feedback or perspectives.

Fellow investors - noticeably fewer active buyers in performing notes lately.

Something I've noticed working with STR investors is how powerful the relationship between realtors and STR operators can be.The right agent can help identify properties with STR potential, but many investors also need help with:- Setting up the property- Renovation + design decisions- Optimizing the listing - Managing the property long termWhen realtors partner with experienced operators, it can create a much better experience for the investor.Curious if any agents or investors here have partnered this way - what has your experience been?

It’s great to connect with someone focused on optimizing the tech and operational workflows of property management!