Each night of the week has a different price based on market trends for short term stays, not annual leases. 

Yes all losses and returns the IRA incurs stay in the IRA until you take a distribution. 

Minimum of 3 night stays, limited number of STRs in a particular neighborhood etc.You need to get the license and pay the STR tax.

If that works you may end up with tenants who stay longer and fewer vacancies.

Just be prepared for a learning curve and stay adaptable to new challenges.

She moved out exactly a month if stay there and they left the place filthy also her son is not on the contract and I been told that many of them were living there while contract has only two people.

We're in it for the long haul, we want tenants to stay a long time and reduce vacancy. 

If you are committed to staying up in the mountains, you might as well consider house hacking a single family up there. 

Tony Robbins talks about decision-making and how you need the pain of staying the same to be greater than the fear of failure.

I made the mistake of letting someone get in one of my first units that was a bit off the 3 times, they were great tenants very kind and enjoyed their stay and experience with me, but could not afford it when I increased the rent on them, which is something you will have to do because of rising insurance/tax costs.5.)