A local credit union used a “soft pull” on our credit, and said there wasn’t enough value, using DU. 

Towel bars, light switches, changing blinds, spreading landscape rock, dump runs -- you should at least attempt these things your self. 

lolBTW, I don't have her take calls or anything, although she probably could, but she's a little soft-spoken. 

Experts, more often than not, were calling for a "soft landing." 

In a crisis like this, I will choose to be a bit more soft than usual. 

Anything late-night was either something that could wait until morning and the guest understood that, or something major enough it required a specialist (HVAC repair, plumber, etc) which I can call just as easily here in Utah as I could if I were standing in the house.Now if you were charging $300/mo and were interacting directly with guests and fixing small items (towel rack fell off the wall, etc) then that would be more enticing.

Before you start to throw in the towel and sell, have you considered private lenders?

I thought I could learn the application process and there was enough room in equity I could let it go back to auction if I had to. Well

Every property management company will provide a breakdown for their services and it just comes down to your goals for the property and quality of life you desire while traveling.Pending on the type of MTR travelers you receive and your space, with MTR you are providing the same things as a STR, but most of the necessities (paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc) are going to be fronted by you, but necessary for you to keep them stocked week by week or month by month (based on the expectations you set up from the beginning).

I am doing a soft remodel on the unit when it goes vacant end of the month.