So we didn't have an option, we were a bit concerned that guests would want Cable TV, but we couldn't do anything about it.

If the tenant does not leave after 30 days, the landlord must file a Complaint to move forward with Eviction.Delivering the Notice.

Sounds like it could be a decent LTR situation, but you answered my concern on if a STR would really stay booked enough to justify a purchase.

In reality this strategy still works, but we are having to leave more of our own money in the deal because prices are high and/or rent won’t justify maxing the cash out refinance because interest rate is high.

Those concerns are totally valid.

So, if you're concerned about Socialism taking hold, diversifying your portfolio by including real estate may offer protection and help you sleep better at night.

I am about to leave for the Army for the airborne and my wife is about to get her real estate license. 

It would leave your net worth really skewed into one asset and class of asset. 

However, a lot of concerns can be mitigated with looking at their past rental behavior in a lot of different settings.

You want to stay in the loop, know what's happening at your property, and address any concerns pronto.