Do you see higher vacancies in the winter, and how do you get proactive to help mitigate this? 

You’ve taken strong steps by hiring a reliable cleaner and listing the property across multiple platforms.

In my opinion, the best "first step" is to find a local REIA to attend. 

Be sure you consult your agreements with them as well to determine if there is some other action you are responsible for.You may also want to contact your insurance to find out if and when they may step in and do something.

I’ve been interested in real estate for years and have invested as an LP in several projects, ranging from residential single-family homes to NNN properties and flipping.While I haven’t owned any property yet, I’m hoping to take that step in the near future.

Best of luck as you take the next steps, and feel free to share updates or ask more questions!

Much like by the end of this decade, I will take those same steps to become even less involved with work and have more times with my kids who will be really developing and that will be my focus.The difference once I made money, and was able to make it make money for me I de-risked by eliminating leverage.

Need to move in immediately is a red flag to understand.Responsible tenants usually plan their moves and thus need to give notice to their old landlord and also are proactive in lining up a new property substantially before the move day arrives. 

Is it worth doing any work to it as an "owner", possibly me going the property management way, or just stepping away from it entirely until the deed transfer?

This strategy helped a Phoenix investor rank higher in the “Group Stays” category.A/B testing is another essential step.