So, my first caution is it would be healthy not to expect similar results on certain real property investments/deals in the current and near future cycles.That said, there are multiple considerations and clarity needed, before I would act on any investments with your equity.

I’d take a property with good tenants over more money but constant turnovers any day.

Central PA is only about an hour and half from my home and looking to STR near Hershey. 

I am looking to purchase more rental properties in the near future.

Always best to research mortgage companies/brokerages for things like compensation, availability of training, assistance on files since you are new, and if they teach you how to constantly get business 

I wanted to invest where I wanted to live and I am also from Elgin so am constantly headed further nw. 

The break-ins happened on 2 separate SFH that are not located near each other.

Build a team of professionals, prepare your finances, and carefully select a property near high-demand areas like hospitals or corporate hubs.

Most are folks that have the emotional control of a 5 year old, controlling attitude, an omniscient narrative in every thread & topic, act like an online hall monitor, and constant attention seeking. 

There is a house near mine that is abandoned.