My capital partner is choosing to exit—even at a loss—rather than hold and rent the properties, despite the possibility of a rebound in the coming months (as James suggests).Being in the vacation rental space, I regularly hear from STR owners who bought at the peak and are now struggling to cover their mortgages.

In others, it could signal deeper issues like population decline or economic stagnation.Holding and refinancing later could be a good strategy if you're confident the market will rebound and you can absorb the cash flow shortfall in the meantime.

If I take the ****** rate and pull all of my equity I can struggle for 6 months until I can refinance or streamline once my credit rebounds?

But the sudden June rebound suggests it was a temporary shock, not a trend.

This is like what happened when NVDA rebounded from low around 90 too 120's and sat there for a time in Price Consolidation, and than Broke out to it's now trading channel around 145. 

Despite Treasury yield volatility throughout 2024, cap rates remained steady with industrial and multifamily sectors even experiencing slight declines.After a 51% drop in transactions during 2023, CRE sales volume rebounded 9% last year — signaling improving investor confidence.The New York City multifamily sector presents a particularly interesting story.

.🏡 Here’s what stands out right now:Strong Short-Term & Mid-Term Rental Demand: With tourism rebounding and business travel climbing, furnished rentals in areas like West Ashley, James Island, and Mount Pleasant are performing well — especially with operators navigating evolving city ordinances.Limited Inventory + High Appreciation: Investors are finding deals in outer submarkets like Summerville, North Charleston, and Goose Creek, where prices remain more attainable and rental demand is solid.Zoning and Regulation Awareness is Key: Charleston’s growth has prompted tighter regulations on development and rentals.

If there's some major interest rate easing in 2025 you might see a rebound in multi family investments in 2026.

With an anticipated economic rebound in 2026, now could be an opportune moment to delve into Single-Family Rental (SFR) investments.Tariffs: A Double-Edged SwordRecent tariffs on imported construction materials like lumber, steel, and appliances have led to increased building costs.

Once the funding crunch is past, the value should rebound to 'market' especially since that community is now a low risk purchase.