There are always going to be some variability in performance. 

You'll likely have questions about local recommendations and events, which can be great opportunities to partner with nearby businesses.These partnerships can enhance promotions, generate referrals, and ultimately add value for your guests.

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

To enhance its appeal, consider staging the property or making minor renovations to modernize it.

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. 

Case Study: Cost Segregation Study on a 6-Unit Apartment Building Overview: A 6-unit apartment building placed in service in July 2021 underwent a cost segregation study, significantly enhancing the property owner’s tax benefits.

.- 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.

That's generally just the enhanced policy.