The distance and detachment is too much to make it worth it at this point in your journey, not knowing much about what you want to do.

You typically need up to two years of stable employment before a bank will loan to you.

Even successful and furnished properties often need a refresh and at least some additional reinvestment due to wear and tear. - Production: Typically STR production on the Oregon Coast is +/- 10% of valuation.

how much land and how much money do you have?

Most time you need a plumber to scope the drainline and report the condition.

Probably not much of a change due to Trump.

Unrealized equity is nice, but doesn't really do much for you except make you feel good when you tell someone how much equity you have.

@Alecia Loveless is correct--tenants need access 24/7 to their electric service panel, water and heat, assuming those are individual utilities for each unit. 

Ideally, I’d like to become so much of value that I’d be paid for my help/ services.

Out of curiosity, how much do you expect to make on the STR?