I did STR in a duplex starting back in 2017 and managed for others in North Conway, Ive since converted to all long term tenants and happy i did so... unless your property has something unique or a "rare" amenity.... like, sleeps 30, I honestly would not waste any energy on it in the north Conway area. so saturated, and so much big money being invested in the hotels, its tough to match amenities vs cost, and I see travelers trending back towards the hotel style accommodations. granted, for the right price, I'd buy anything and figure out what the best use for it is. use airdna.co for decent data on # of Short term rentals in any particular market. can also identify opportunities. the point of my response.... be careful in STR in any area and always have a plan B. you can change a lot of things about a property, but your cant change your basis!

The energy company is targeting power back up by Friday, except for inaccessible areas. 

We learned that Xcel energy can be a real nightmare to work with during a panel swap.

Does that sound like I am doing this right or should I just buy the property subject-to with maybe a one year balloon, then just bite the bullet and close on the property and once it's fixed up turn around and sell it again.

It's pre-mined so it doesn't require nearly as much energy in order to be used. 

Beside looking at the numbers think about your goals, time, energy, and lifestyle to manage any investment.

When it comes to foundations(or anything structural for that matter), plumbing and electrical, it's better to bite the bullet and do it right the first time.

This move addresses the growing power needs of data centers, which are increasingly relying on alternative energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.

The agent contacted me several hours later and agreed to potentially waste their time and energy with me on Sunday so I could get into some houses that me and my hunny thought were cute.

Unfortunately- there is no silver bullet to your answer, and it really comes down to how much do you want it and how important is it for you?