The best option is to respond quickly and professionally in hopes that they move out.I would give the tenant two options: 1. vacate the rental in one week, leaving it in the same condition as when they moved in, and I will refund their deposit within 72 hours; or2.

I would pick a major tourist destination where it wasn't saturated with STR's already.That would take some research but you could google top vacation destinations and find a place you would go on vacation.

Quote from @JooYung Choi: You could consider going for a STR in a vacation market that will give you way more cash flow to pay off the HELOC quicker.

Quote from @Ryan DeRobertis: Quote from @Marc Rice: Quote from @Ryan DeRobertis: I am considering my first rental/vacation property and would like it to be in Puerto Rico for a few reasons:--1. 

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

I didn't take vacations and worked 12 hours a day, sometimes 7 days a week.  

Most states allow you to enter with notice for a valid business reason, and checking the condition of a property that has been vacated is certainly a valid business reason.

Maybe they're on vacation. 

After all PITI, utility, and services (lawncare and cleaning) costs I have $7,225.I set aside 25% of this for my maintenance fund.The remainder funds my lifestyle, wife has a Tesla, and quarterly vacations as well as business growth.In 2023 I am tracking to build 4 duplex units designed as room rentals funded in part from a recent land sale.

I think it sticks to things that have a commercial related valuation like STRs, vacation properties, etc., and less on very good properties in very good neighborhoods.