Additionally, I am beginning to believe you don't live there to be the "house monitor" as this seems to be going on for a time period. 

If you have other money besides the 20K then this is a different story Already living in a house I bought before Covid.

Real estate is easy to get into, but hard to earn a living. 87% of all agents quit within two years because they don't make enough money.

I lived there for a couple years and I met this guy who has bought and managed a ton of property there. 

Since STR “lives” on reviews, being “right” because of the contract the guests signed might be the most expensive “right” you’ve ever experienced.So what’s left for the “wanna be” STR investor in today’s market?  

I live right in Glastonbury and I serve the greater Hartford area.

Buy and Hold investing is a great avenue to begin with as most people live their lives off of residual income. 

What adds complexity to our plan, is that we live in Minnesota.

Where are you living at this point?

,I have sold and been managing properties that are near the MIA and haven't had any complaints from residents who are living in them.