I think the ideal situation would be a more subdued but enjoyable vacation spot.Any input at all would be greatly appreciated.

I am also leveraging them for repairs/issues with existing tenants that cannot wait until the rehab....and they generally take care of the property and watch over a lot of things. 

The timing is right to get started on my REI journey and I enjoy seeing how much support is here to succeed. 

Been amazing to watch the area grow.

I'm glad there are more young guys intrested in doing business than watching TV and hanging out ;)

Watching Real Estate has always been a hobby and I am very comfortable with estimating home values in my area.  3 of these houses I completely remodeled. 

So you might just consider the 5-8k sunk cost into enjoying your home and getting it ready for the next tenant. 8000/24 is $333/mo, which is really not bad for personal "rent".Good luck!

I've watched few real estate investing videos on Youtube and all of them are saying you can buy a house for lower price than the market and put down payment on new house with the difference (equity?!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Trust me, it's super annoying (if you self manage) to go there and putty a small hole one day, then come back the next to sand and paint... all while your tenants are watching you lol.