Again, ive done some research and only look at the areas that are most desirable to renters, which typically lines up well with the areas most desired by buyers.

My mortgage will be $2,005/month, and I’m budgeting up to $600/month for utilities, leaving a potential monthly cash flow of $995.I also set up an LLC and a business account to track rental income and expenses.Questions:Do you have any advice for me as a young real estate investor?

It frees up your time.  

My first house had a tenant in it when I bought the house and they just up and left and left the house in rough shape.

Most importantly, you will make mistakes, so wake up, try your best, forgive yourself if you make mistakes, and try again tomorrow.

Do you have someone that manages it all including bookings and customer service or just specific parts like cleaning only? 

If they default, you keep deposit and anything they have paid prior to default and simply evict them.

I just read an article recently that noted "Avg Profits For Flipped Homes" of $80,000, however when you dig into the article and their sources, "Profit" is simply Sale Price - Purchase Price...so it doesn't consider renovation costs, holding costs, financing costs, etc.

We appreciate your support and understanding during this challenging time.A medical note attached simply says "1 year leave from school for medical reasons"Please advise on what is the best recourse in handling a situation like this?

Joshua Tree is a bit of a tough market as there are a lot of STRs in the area.Be prepared that your first year might be a little thin as you are new and need to build up some reviews to get rolling.The interior is a bit of a toss up.