Get a HELOC, which is possible but more difficult to find on a rental property, and is much easier and cheaper for an owner occupied property.What I have seen is if there's no insurance, it's treated as a lapse and insurance companies can decide not to provide coverage so did you face that in your case?

There are people that do flipping in other states while they live in another state from the projects and they are successful, but they have built a team while doing it. 

Depending on the loan amount for the new property, roughly a little over half of the gain could be deferred through the exchange.Without a 1031, they’ll face taxes on the entire gain, including federal capital gains tax (likely 15% based on their income), California state tax, and depreciation recapture, potentially totaling $130-150K.

Because I have always helped and put my face for all buyers, im the person you are aiming your shots at.

I believe if people make money and there is sufficient housing supply, housing will become affordable. 

I love hearing people succeed!

I don't know how many people are going to show up but here's the link.

My neighbor has listed his but also has had occupancy issues as an STR and said that most people looking for either rooms or cheap stays but I can't comment on that as I have no experience listing as an MTR.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Could work, but remember people that need hard money usually need it for a reason.