Study the original business plan and why it has gone wrong and compare it to the new business plan.

Risky too compared to just holding stocks or bonds.I'm not even worth that much money so I have to ask the more experienced and successful investors on this forum: what keeps you going?

When you researched markets like Austin las Vegas Miami, those markets have higher land cost and are more cyclical in nature tend to have larger price swings compared to regions with lower land costs.

Basically when you compare Cleveland to Riverside, California most every Cleveland deal will look amazing to you on paper.

And lastly, I search FunishedFinder listings nearby, find comparable properties, and track the listed rent for a few months (does it increase, decrease?).

I'm struggling a bit on that comparing the passivity, appreciation, etc

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.

But honestly, you'll want to shop around and compare a few local PMs since fees and services can vary quite a bit.

Many landlords think of it as the HIGHEST end of rent prices for comparable rentals.

To decide, consider your ultimate goal, manage more tenants, and analyze potential fourplex properties to compare their returns.