While it won't get all the way to 5.5%, it will creep towards 5%, and occasionally tick past it, with high volatility.

Among other cities.That's for LTRs/I rent usually long term(1 year leases, then 2 year offers if great tenants.For any STRs it's usually sub 40% LTV as cash flow is highly volatile.

Also Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Minerals (here & other planets) Medical (in multiple facets) Energy (in many facets)Equities market moderately volatile with (some) changes in the key players.

You're only dealing with one family unit vs. multiple that are sharing walls etc.The calculator may not reflect all the real-world variables like value-add potential, appreciation, tax advantages, or rent increases over time.STRs (Short-Term Rentals) can look riskier or better depending on occupancy assumptions, local demand, and regulation and yes, they do carry more volatility than long-term buy-and-hold.Tips to Improve the Numbers:Try different markets with turnkey rehabs or new builds with lower purchase prices and stronger rent-to-price ratios like Birmingham or Huntsville, AL, Wichita, KS, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston, TX, Columbus, GA, or Akron & Canton, OH - all landlord friendly states with lower entry points.Use realistic estimates for rent, taxes, insurance, and maintenance. 

They will have a hard time with the volatility of the investment and like the other fellow said conviction(and proper reserves) will be how you weather it.

Income Volatility and Market Risk: Unlike a steady monthly rent check, STR income is inherently unpredictable.

Many of us have seen real estate carry families through volatility and your mention of Argentina’s economic uncertainty really puts that into perspective.I’m excited to see where you take the platform next.

any ground up dev. is the highest risk project *whenever* there's interest rate volatility regardless who is the sponsor/executioner would be.These are just so basic principle.... even ground up dev project in 2019 is losing value right now due to higher rate.

Otherwise, youre undercapitalized, which is a recipe for disaster in a high-risk, highly volatile business like STRs. 

The tangible nature of property really sets it apart from more volatile assets.