In 2024, I'm trying to automate and delegate as much as possible.The big tasks I would like a VA to perform are:1) Web research2) Website creation & maintenance3) Social media content creation4) CRM work5) Newsletter research6) Market research

Don't forget to inspect at least once a year and never renew a tenant that performs poorly the previous year.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

but no one is promising you success, they're just performing a set of services.  

There are always going to be some variability in performance. 

.- Detailed City Stats: Includes ADR (Average Daily Rate), OCC (Occupancy Rate), and revenue by bedroom count across different zip codes, top performers for that zip and what luxury properties are earning.- Target Guest Persona: Developed based on guest traffic and behaviors, two most common guest types that travel to this market and what their likes and dislikes are.- Guest Feedback Analysis: Derived from guest reviews to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement.- Amenities Overview: Shares % of most sought after amenities in each market- Design Trends: Trends observed in top-performing properties.- Top Property Links: Direct links to benchmark against leading properties in each marketLooking forward to your thoughts and suggestions! 

You must occupy the residence within 60 days of closing and live in it as your primary residence for 12 months before renting out other units.Do this several times and you will have 3-4 performing (hopefully) 4 plexs (or tri or duplex) and then you can look at doing STRs.It would create a great base for you to work towards early retirement. 

.- Investment Lock-Up: While there’s a chance your funds could be tied up for a bit, if the property is well-designed and in a desirable area, you might see appreciation that allows for refinancing sooner than you think.Buying an existing property:- Less Risk: Existing properties come with a track record, so you can analyze their performance and potential more easily.

My vacation rental performed really well during tourist season, then poorly for the other 6-7 months.

For example a DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) type loan looks at how a rental performs to determine how it qualifies for a mortgage.