The way to read "5/25, 10 years maturity" is that the rate is fixed for 5 years, the payment is calculated on a 25 year amortization, and there's a balloon payment due at the 10 year mark. 

Great, thanks Mark! 

Understanding local tourism patterns can help you adjust rental prices.STR Regulations: Many cities are tightening regulations on short-term rentals, which could push more property owners to offer mid-term leases as an alternative, increasing competition in this space.9.

Although, initially the property was for personal use then things happened were I wasn't comfortable with the area and the extra space so I decided to rent it out, now its on section 8.

If you can get a multi unit to house hack you could potentially do a short term rental of your space while you're out of the countrry if you really wanted to get creative but either way house hacking gives you the experience of being a real estate investor while being hands on and managing a renovation if you chose to do one and being a property manager. 

If the property is fully leased and operating well, like your situation, the numbers might not make sense.A few questions to think about....Deferred maintenance or layout issues: If you already need significant updates, the conversion might be a good opportunity to reconfigure the space.

I declined and marked it as Spam on VRBO.  

I'd try to find something closer to turnkey, but make your space comfortable.

But in the attic space, as well.  

My current residence in Oceanside CA is a half acre with plenty of space.