I am clearly ranting now, but meanwhile the foreclosed upon occupants are traveling around the world which I have been sadly following through my frequent check ins via FB.

Seems like the short term rental is the way to go if I want to move forward on the property but am hesitating as we are going into winter and most of these local attractions go dormant quite a bit due to NE cold winter months.Would love any advice on if using this property as a short term rental in my area could be successful despite a good 4 super cold months where people dont frequent these attractions as much?     

I am struck by the difference between what a lot of the people writing here did/are doing and the common pattern we see people new to real estate so frequently ask about here on BP (but also locally for me here, in Allegheny County where the 'Burgh is, median home value $214K).

I use the business line of credit frequently.

Your HML may have a company they work with frequently that will make it a smooth transition so ask.

Your HML may have a company they work with frequently that will make it a smooth transition so ask.

Your HML may have a company they work with frequently that will make it a smooth transition so ask.

I do give advice frequently, but I try to be a straight shooter and not give advice if I am uncertain. 

If it's for RV camping as well, the no pets will be a hard sell, coming from a frequent RV camper.

This is true even if the claim is not your fault, which is why people who get into car accidents where the other party was 100% at fault frequently see their auto insurance premiums go up.