If your new servicer wants to play games, file a complaint with the CFPB and dispute with the credit bureaus.

@Jake Baker Love the approach of measuring the total offers that you send, if you know your strategy most of the time it is a numbers game no matter the condition of the market. 

I think you’d be better off getting a true appraisal.

It's definitely easier to find a cash flowing property in Midwest but I am of the opinion that cashflow in real estate keeps you in the game but appreciation is where you build wealth.

That is the true value of participating in things like this that are a bit more involved. 

I don't know if it's true, or a few anecdotal incidences of people having issues with newer homes.

Partnering with the right investment Realtor can be a game changer—they’ll help fill in the gaps, give market insight, and bring you deals that best match your strategy.

Like you said RE is a people business and if you are uncomfortable with people you probably aren't going far. bottom line people our age actually worked at 8 9 10 years old did not sit home playing computer games LOL.. although kids doing that today and have a knack for it and go into tech later do quite well of course :)   I mean for me it was 57 to 60 years ago I am just thankful today I am alive and well and can read and type and still work :)  AND remember those days fondly.

Virtually everyone lives somewhere especially true for those that pay taxes (in CA property and income tax).  

This is true regardless of how long you have owned a vacation rental.