I am currently looking for a more stable job than personal training, (hours fluctuate weekly) but I don't want to keep paying rent to a landlord.

It depends but I align to Chris and add that I think there will be a new normal and fluctuate between 5% - 8% and can look at dips to better your rate. 

Sometimes you see the same unit marketed in all of these locations and it's interesting to see how the price sometimes fluctuates.

In essence, when comparing the same number of rentals, regardless of type, would yield about the same fluctuations in rent.

It's important to remember that short-term rentals are subject to fluctuations in demand, so it's essential to have a solid understanding of the local market conditions and the property's performance history.Google awning airbnb estimator and take a look at the seasonality and performance of nearby Airbnb's to really get an understanding of how it might do

It's usually better to keep the temperature the same with very little fluctuation.

Even PriceLabs specifically indicates that they are not able to capture data from direct bookings from vacation rental company websites.5) There are a lot of "pundits" currently proliferating various analyses based on a small window of data fluctuation: those who got into the business in 2020 and are now drawing various conclusions based on a very short time span.

You will run out of money for down payments quickly buying rent ready rentals & the STR income can fluctuate greatly depending on the season / state of the economy.

Selling has the advantage of faster access to capital and escaping landlord responsibilities, but it might result in potential profit loss and face market fluctuations.

I know this fluctuates, but just want to see what other people are getting loan wise for a loan on multifamily over 5 units?