Anyone know an option to get funds out of my STVRs on favorable terms? 

People offer to pay cash up front or rent for a longer term in hopes of avoiding any scrutiny.

You're being a bit short sighted in a long-term game. $200/month net cash flow today is an 8% CoC return in the scenario you described.

The strongest trend will probably remain the migration from north to south (FL, TX, NC), out of CA and IL and also a little more away from heat, water shortage, wild fire smoke and storms.Real estate markets move so slow, that short term is realitvley easy to predict based on leading indicators.

Add a "Long Term Stay Policy", so a long-term guest would need to cancel a month ahead.  

Current situation: We currently own a duplex, a short term rental in the Smokies and a primary residence.

Hamp,I appreciate the advice.Due to moving back to Colorado, I would probably shoot for long term rentals, so possibly medical school or people stationed at FSH.  

Additionally, if you are looking to hold long term, having new construction is going to keep your repairs, maintenance and capex lower for quite a while, typically.  

I have been hearing more about airbnb in the area of East old Brooklyn directed toward travel nurses in the area

—just know I’m serious.Goals:Short-Term: Survive my first property acquisition and placing a tenant.