Use an excellent property manager. 

I recently learned they are being sued because one property they managed one of the people touring it, trashed the place and stolen everything including light fixture/faucets.

You also need to be able to rely on project management skills to manage the project to stay on track.

But my office has a PM office with well over 1000 properties they manage.

Management has to allow you to STR, and not change their minds in the future.

Sounds like it could generate some good monthly income, but it could also be a hassle being that far away and only 1 property.Yes, but we have friends in Fairhope that manage rental properties so we aren't as concerned about that. 

Hire a property manager.

I've temporarily moved to a referral network only, and am very happy to answer questions and connect investors with real estate agents, property managers, and other service providers in NW Florida. 

In addition to running the "Illinois Real Estate Investors Association", I manage a mobile home park in Belleville, IL.

I would consider selling a property to pay off the credit card debt.Maybe your husband can manage the STR listings and potentially do the cleaning.Best of luck