DSCR loans are solid for scaling once you’re comfortable with your equity play, and house hacking can be powerful (though timing and family dynamics matter).

From what I’ve seen, Airbnb’s algorithm definitely weighs multiple factors at once:Guest experience signals → reviews, star ratings, cancellations, complaintsListing engagement → clicks, saves, photos, how often people message after viewingHost behavior → response time, acceptance rate, cancellations, calendar accuracyBooking settings → instant book, cancellation flexibility, competitive pricingIf you’re firm on your cancellation policy but still want to rank high, it helps to:Keep response time under an hour.Refresh your calendar often (Airbnb pushes “active” hosts higher).Update photos or listing text every couple months so the system sees activity.Price competitively with nearby comps—dynamic pricing tools help.Push for consistent 5-star reviews (Airbnb rewards guest satisfaction the most).It’s not just about instant book or cancellation policy.

It really depends on the dynamics of the market you’re buying in.

Maybe its something within the college football dynamic. 

There are opportunities, especially inland, but you’ll run into more seasonal rental dynamics the closer you get to the beach.

Those dynamics seem to be starting to reset a bit and rates probably have a little bit to do with that, but the more likely case is that some markets are starting to get closer to an equilibrium between buyers and sellers.

Its just so many questions to answer but if you remain in this biz, you have to understand all these dynamics.

Definitely an upgrade over a spreadsheet - the data visualizations are nice, and no manual entry (although a bit of manual editing).  

Love your focus on multiple markets — Texas, Ohio, and Florida all have such different dynamics, so that’s smart.For tools, I’ve found that combining a solid CRM for leads, PropStream or Reonomy for property research, and networking with local wholesalers and investors really helps streamline acquisitions and deal flow.

Housing Demand & Price ProjectionsShort-term EffectsSpike in Demand: Experts advise “the time to buy is now,” as demand is expected to rise sharply amid limited inventory https://www.waff.com.Tight Inventory: Local agents report only 3–4 months of housing inventory remain at current sales rates, a lean supply that could tighten rapidly https://www.waff.com.New Construction as Relief: Homebuilding will play a key role in keeping pace with growth—new builds have already been the backbone of Huntsville’s housing ecosystem https://www.waff.com.Long-term TrendsSustained Growth in Madison County: With ongoing infrastructure investments and commuter improvements, demand will likely extend well into the future.Submarket Dynamics: Communities on Huntsville’s periphery and satellite towns may see rising interest as central inventory tightens.Upward Price Pressure: Expect moderate to strong appreciation—especially in submarkets within commuting proximity to Redstone.4.