We are inverse from 2020, which was way too few properties and way higher demand.Now, we have decreased demand and way too many properties.That said, there are some deals to be had in the Smokies these days!  

I gather info for every market and/or state in the US and 43 of 67 markets and states (all across the US) I track saw Days on Market (DOM) decrease month over month.

Are you decreasing your advertised rent month over month with no luck?

Since purchasing our home the value of the property has decreased.

Holding this property longer will decrease that profit (as in losing money) by the day.

Under utillizing the cash flow generated would decrease the value of this strategy. 

You’ve just decreased your purchase price by the difference between the principal of the seller financed note and the “discounted” price you paid for the substitute note.

The median $/SF has remained in a tight band of $1.16/SF and $1.20/SF throughout 2025.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent continued to decrease MoM, which is unusual for the time of year (it usually rises towards the end of the year).Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian days to rent decreased MoM, a bit unusual for December.Rentals - Months of SupplyInventory decreased MoM to about 1.7 months, indicating a firm landlord’s market.Sales - Months of SupplySales inventory has remained in a tight band of between 2 and 3 months throughout 2025, except for December, when it dropped to 1.8 months.

The ability for a 1031 investor to walk into a STR that has booked reservations and guaranteed income significantly decreases the risk to said investor. 

Poor Maintenance - Owners/Managers are letting maintenance go due to decrease revenue, starting a spiral to the bottom quality and poor reviews.