Up north, you don't get the harsh conditions (mostly hard sun exposure and heat) as much as Southern states do.

You bet - and 'ignorance' is a bit too harsh!

With Michigan having harsh winters you really only make money 5 months out of the year with STRs.

I suppose for me the risk aversion comes from being 1800+ miles away and the age of the homes in a place with harsh winters.

I know this probably sounds harsh, but not nearly as harsh as the lesson you will likely receive if you carry out your plan.

btw I was not trying to be critical or overly harsh like it sounded just trying to make a point that there may be more effective methods of accomplishing your goals.

Without trying to be harsh, but being honest, it is almost a mini-Gary.

There's also just an enjoyment in trying to live in a harsh condition that others wouldn't even think about in order to attain their goals.

It doesn’t matter to me about her doing her best and that may seem or sound harsh but the fact is her son is a minor and if he’s not put away after this then where else would he be released to. 2-The neighbor is toxic and has been.

This may sound harsh, but every investor has different ideas about what they like, what returns, they expect, some looking at Cash on Cash, Some Cap Rates, Some Rent Coverage Ratios, and plenty of other metrics.