my RE income from my rentals is semi-passive of course... so less active than W2 but more active than dividends or social security.I just dont really see owning rentals as passive to me its active if your going to stay right on top of them and have them perform like you want them to ( this is specfic to owning C class low B class sFRs  Not those who might own 100 unit apartments with professional management those are passive as long as they are working good. . 

Dan Heuschele, as many a prospectus states, past history is no indication of future performance.

I hate waking up to an alarm clock although some tasks in my life require it.

You can get away with using 5% for Class A tenants, but we use 10% for Class B and lower. 3) Tenant Payment Performance: you didn't mention this, but it is important!

Just wondering if anybody is part of a house flipping performance coaching program?

Sometimes pulling out equity and reinvesting it elsewhere..maybe in a smaller, more agile asset..can give you the cash flow boost you’re after without giving up a solid property.Improving the property’s current performance by making it more appealing to tenants or tweaking lease structures could give you a nice bump.

And/or are you willing to take the risk of being sued by the seller for not performing on a legal contract (and losing your earnest money)?

The Cape also in my opinion is oversaturated with STR's so it's challenging to find a base number of how your property will perform. 

This might help you see the property’s performance in a clearer light.

Here are some strategies: Detailed Planning: Break down each project into smaller tasks with clear deadlines.