As for the decision, it's really tough for any of us to say without knowing your goals, your situation and the numbers on this particular house.

I TRIED to help you but you " know better". 

If this is something you are interested in, let me know and I will send you our projects. 

When the ROE is significantly smaller than my CoC return (based on initial investment) I know it's time to make a move to increase the velocity of the money.

I want to know more about the area and build a team that can help me purchase and manage properties.   

I would like to know more about your setup because this doesn't sound good.2.

I know there is surety bond process and there a a few companies that appear to offer a service (Like Rhino)Furnished Finder has a new feature called Worry Free Waivers but when I tried  to better understand their process, it was clear they have not done a good job of vetting this out. 

@Chris Seveney - Chris I know you know this, but sharing this for a lot of less experienced investors out there. 

Unless you're an idiot, and if you know you're one then stick to something really vanilla like VOO, SCHBB, QQQ, IYY and some T-Bills.

I do have an agent I know personally but she's only in the area at certain times of the year.Section 8 would be better than nothing.