There's a key word and a phrase that makes it 100% a scam.

IMHO the key is having an agent on the buy side who understands the process and can make some magic happen for you. 

Later this year, as a bunch of Fourplexes from different projects deliver, I will post budgeted financials vs actuals, and also post multiple unedited reviews from the buyers.

Transparency and value are key—both for you as the owner and your tenants.

Does anyone have any machines or vendors that they'd recommend that would deliver?

Price-to-rent ratios are solid, and there’s still room for appreciation in the right areas.The key is understanding the nuances of the city—it’s not a market where you can just buy blind and expect good results.

The team members I've worked with are super nice, but I have to ask, are there significantly better turn key provider deals to be had with a little more patience/perhaps better expectations set from me?

Additional Info —Key Details:Location: Outside Santa Fe, NMProperty Size: 20 acres (valued at $80,000)Project: Two new STR unitsExisting Experience: Family has two fully-occupied LTRs nearby, generating $2,000/monthConstruction Approach: Self-contracted with licensed trades for electrical/plumbingCost Assumption: $80,000 per unit, plus ~20% for inflation (based on 5–8-year-old build costs)Financing: Using land equity as down payment on construction loan (expecting closing costs to be major expense)Request: Looking for feedback, potential pitfalls, and general guidance

Listening is the key!  

Either way, clear communication with the guests about who’s managing the property is key to keeping reviews and satisfaction high.Permit Timing:The permit delay makes things tougher, but if you buy the furniture and keep future bookings, you might be able to use that time to update décor piece by piece without fully shutting down operations.