Quote from @Sheree Smith: Try Traveling Nurses, Traveling doctors or and traveling medical profession website and they actually allow you to post your property.

This strategy could give you steady cash flow while avoiding some of the volatility that can come with Airbnb.

I realize it's just an example and my comment is a generalization but just something to be aware of.With regards to the original question, I think it comes down more to what you want to do and what the offer is for walking away vs. rebuilding.That is the exact example a public insurance adjuster used when speaking to a local investor group a few years ago.

Is the backup to use it as an STR during these months?

I recently came in contact with a RE investor who is farther down the line in his career than I am.

This does not align with buying most buildings in cash.Once you progress in your investing efforts you may come across more UHNW individuals, family offices and institutions who would take the lower return for limiting risk (all cash deal).

Secondly, I think by posting on here you are taking steps in the right direction!

Do your research on the best in your area.

Well the family members trashed the apartment and left me to clean it up and rehab it.

Truly appreciate all the great tips here.