It sounds like you and your wife are in a tough spot. 

As a good son, I would spot check the property managers' projections by doing my own research on VRBO/Airbnb/AirDNA to see what I think similar rentals are doing. 

Definitely a great spot to have a multi unit these days!

I’m especially interested in spots with strong short-term rental (STR) demand, where the laws are favorable to investors.I have around $250,000 USD to put down as a deposit, and I plan to finance the rest through a mortgage.

Sherman and Denison are hot spots for sure.

The seller want me to pay 1%emd through Bitcoin , thenhe'll show me the house.

If you haven't already, look into insurance relocations. 3/2s and above are the sweet spot if the property itself is really nice and in a good neighborhood.

-WoodbineOne of my favorite spots.

The only cost we had aside from closing costs was a lock change fee of 70.00. 137% straight profit, annualized from the 60 day time frame to do the deal, is 822%.The last one we closed last week was a really bad note in a very rural spot in Indiana.

Otherwise, all of the comments I read when I did spot checks seemed appropriate even if they're not conventional suggestions.