Let's connect as I travel there about every quarter.

I work a lot, probably more than the average W2, but we also travel a lot, at least 6 trips every year.So that's what's driving me, numbers on a screen are nice, but they are not fulfilling on a personal level.

Keep in mind travel time, repairs, and lifestyle to manage the out of state rental.

Not sure her “design” fee or what was spent on travel. 

It could be worth transitioning to a midterm rental if there's demand for that type of housing in your area, like traveling professionals or remote workers.

In rare instances we will let someone pay through Square or Stripe, with them paying the cc fee, but only in unusual cases, such as one time with a tenant who was traveling and didn't have a bank account to use with our online platform.

I may also take a gap year and travel.

Traveled around. 

I have been travelling.

If this is your first venture, your presence at the property will be very important, there is a learning curve, factor in your travel time and other commitments.