Brokers don't necessarily really like non-performing agents. 

More than 50% test.You must have spent more than 50% of your working time during the tax year performing personal services for a real property trade or business.

If you're broke and doing contracts that you can't perform on then you'll need to rely more on the EM and your ability to have the contract performed by others.

This doesn't sound like it's in one of the high-performing resort-style communities, so I would be a little cautious.

You will likely need to perform all your due diligence before going under contract.

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Assess how your property managers are performing and make a decision on whether you should handle property management yourself or enlist the help of a professional management company.

Envision 10 years  out and your cheap OOS is still performing well meaning it is still producing inflation adjusted cash flow equivalent of a few hundred dollars and has appreciated near the inflation rate (this would be a good performing unit) and compare that to what you would expect a San Diego property to have produced.  

I've seen subs (not in privity) claim that performing minor work, say punch out items requested by a new purchaser such as yourself, extends out the time limit. 

A good agent experienced in STR's will be able to guide you and advice on which areas perform best.