Quote from @Marshall Robins: Quote from @Patrick Roberts:Definitely makes sense - I haven't been on any Meta platforms for years but it might be time to dive back in.  

Unfortunately most lack the balance sheet to obtain favorable financing, can't afford to put any skin in the game and fail to make a compelling reason for why the investment makes sense or to justify the structure they are seeking.

I sense that your real dilemma is the trapped equity. 

For that time frame it would not make sense to turn it into a STR as there won't be enough time to establish a history to attract good vacationers.

does it make sense to just liquidate and get what you can get and put it behind you. 

It saves you some time, that's all BUT time is pretty valuable stuff.For a newbie, that rule of thumb is even more important to help them make sense of things and allow them to focus more and not be overwhelmed.

Wholesaling is a relationship based business and the deals have to make sense.

It took a year of painful lessons (the first of which is that NOBODY will care about your business as much as you do (Evolve), and that - in my case at least- self managing makes more sense -even remotely- than allowing someone else who has different motivations to take the reigns. 

Making sense of the deal and understanding their track record is important, of course, but I believe you should develop TRUST before you invest.

You should target states that have more common sense and people oriented government and regulations (hint-hint: stay AWAY from Dem controlled jurisdictions.