They are about to move out and I’m nervous to rent to a stranger in the future with this same policy.

What are your ultimate goals in your future investment? 

Although whichever option you go with make sure you're also thinking about the long-term property value and what makes the most sense vs trying different angles now that negatively impact future resale/property values down the line. 

We're currently living in Idaho so attendance will be difficult in the near future but we'll have to plan a trip to Sac or make sure to attend a meeting when we move! 

Lenders will want to know if the property is generating income and if it qualifies for a DSCR loan or traditional financing.

I'm investing mainly for cash flow and the ability to have a home base when we come visit and possibly will turn into longer term stays in Japan in the future.

You don't know for sure exactly what their occupancy rates are but you can certainly get a feel for it by seeing what future dates are open.

You need to look at return on equity, how much cash flow can be generated putting your equity to work vs the cash flow this property will produce.

Once that reserve fund is established, move all future cash flow to an investment account.

An argument can be made that you will generate a higher net worth there than say middle of nowhere Alabama.3.