We tried to explain this to VRBO call center reps, but they can't offer anything other than telling us to lower prices to pre-Jan 6 rates. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.

Try to setup an appointment with them.Ask the top agents in your office if you could hold open houses for them. 

Hello Trying to get back on the real estate investing space and build new connections that can help me to speed up the process.

You are complaining after four months of trying in a brand new business that you didn't know anything about?

Can I just try to cancel the card?

An HOA can easily restrict someone trying that strategy. 

As Nicole mentioned I'd try going to local RE Meetups to find other mid term investors in Baltimore. 

Have you or your clients tried similar strategies?