Focus on the overall cashflow because maybe for you it only takes 10 properties to retire and for others maybe 20 some might need 5 it all depends on how their portfolio is performing. 

Can they perform on their terms?

Athletes should be compensated for their performance regardless of professional status. 

In your opinion, what amount would you have to have paid out for someone else to perform the work you did?  

You are definitely negative cash flow.Yes, I would consider selling it and moving the money to a property that performs better.

What are the top amenities in the area for the high performing STRs?

Pref Rents are below "legal max" and can potentially remain there forever (or as long as that tenant exercises their legal right to renewals... allowable increases are based on the Pref rent as well.

Hi everyone,I’m conducting some research on what impacts the performance of vacation rental properties the most.

However, there doesn’t seem to be (in general) a more consistent performer as to appreciation than the SFR. 

I’ve encountered managers who were fantastic in most areas but lacked in one or two key traits, and that was enough to impact the performance of the property.