Quote from @Andrew Steffens: Sorry about your frustrating issue - Airbnb is not only guest friendly but most of the time they will be the one paying for damage so they are going to try to minimize you. 

The down payment wouldn't be minimal if your finances were tight.

Not necessarily turnkey but should need minimal repairs if at all

Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.

If it was easy to take $1k and turn it into $10k easily with minimal work and sacrifice like the guru's say, then we would be the richest country in the world.  

One challenge was coordinating rehab work within tight timelines to minimize holding costs, but we navigated it by hiring a reliable contractor.

Its free and clear so the expenses will be minimal to hold it for a few years.

Collecting rent, preserving the asset, minimizing vacancy.

The taxes can make things difficult, but there are some things you can do to minimize their impact.  

Focus on building a strong local team, researching neighborhoods thoroughly, and considering turnkey properties if you're new to minimize risks.Good luck!