If it takes you two months two find a tenant willing to pay $1,700, then you'll still basically break even in the long run - the net to you is the same. 

If your long term goals are in business, may as well get a grad degree related to that and I'm sure they have a lot of online options.

Price fair, don't get greedy, play the long game.

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It’s becoming clear to me that relationships play a huge role, not just in getting started but in long-term success as well.

Malibu allows it but requires a 15% "hotel tax" on the gross revenue.I would recommend looking out of state or underwrite the property as a long term rental in the event laws change.

Quote from @Steve Englehart: I currently have two long term rentals and am looking into buying into the short term rental arena.  

I have them tell me how long a project will take to complete, and then I add buffer days or maybe up to 2 weeks, depending on how long / complex of a project it is and potentially accounting for weather if it is outside work.

We'll see how long this lasts.

If the land is included with the mobile home, there are DSCR lenders that will be willing to lend up to 70% LTV as long as it is not a rural area.