What kind of deal would you "typically" be able to find.

The most commonly listed minimum is 5.5sqft.6 - Heating and Cooling element.

I'm normally not one that advocates trigger-happy decisions, but IMO this kind of investing needs solid boots on the ground, and you're out of town.

Make sure you already have an exterminator to call though.Also, our lease states that tenant only has 30 days from MoveIn to report pests of any kind.

As others mentioned, you're going to have a very hard time getting a loan when you're currently in default on any kind of mortgage, HML or otherwise.

These are the different properties that are included in the 1031 exchange requirement: commercial buildings such as offices, schools and different establishments that are important for the population, as well as single family rentals, multi family rentals, industrial facilities, and even raw lands are included in the like-kind.

Pretty common for the area to do work like this

Took me longer but I didn't like the contractor I used, and unfortunately he took advantage of my kindness.

I kind of doubt it since Airbnb isn't that popular in these parts. 

Thank you for your kind words, Matthew.