I came across this article from Kellogg Insight showing how online sports betting is eating into people’s savings.

With inventory tight and rates mixed, some investors pick up existing deals, others go ground-up.
We’ve funded both ends: new builds and acquisitions.
Which side are you favoring this year and why?

That being said, the ability to use depreciation from a cost seg study to offset W-2 income hinges on either you or your spouse qualifying as a real estate professional (REPS), which you mentioned.

That tells me that you're taking precautions necessary to hedge your bet.

Additionally, while Secretary Bessent is in Asia, I bet he takes advantage of his geography and meets with other Asian country leaders.

Cash flow is tight at current rates, so success hinges on buying well and operating efficiently.Short-Term & Mid-Term Rental Trends (STR/MTR) Annual revenue: ~$29.3K (+5% YoY) ADR: ~$179 (+5%) RevPAR: ~$99 (+5%) Occupancy: ~56% (flat YoY) Lead Time: 35 days (–10%) — bookings closer to arrival Active listings: ~4,500 (+7% YoY)Looking very strong right now!

Seriously, the whole strategy hinges on proving Material Participation so you can claim those juicy tax losses against your active income.

But if I was a betting man, I'd bet prices will be higher in 50 years than they are today. 

Also interview more agents, I would bet you haven't spoke to an investor savvy one. 

High fee 8% / 10%, they are the most reliable companies in most cases, sometimes the leasing model is to hire local agents that gives a better marketing on your property to reduce vacancy rate, and when offering betted vendors they have the best prices.2.