Also, if I am self managing, can I log 16-24 hours per day if I am doing things like monitoring security cameras throughout the day, receiving and delivering renter's mail, responding to whatever needs/concerns renters may have, etc., and if I am available to my renters after hours / through the night?

Those 4 tend to be the most popular sites for mid term rental listings.

Shortly after moving in, this house (built in 2006 so 18 yrs old) styarted having issues - cooktop working erratically, they replaced it with a high-end (GE Profile) new one.....Dishwasher started leaking, replaced with brand new GE Profile. 50 Gal water heater went out (elements) they replaced.So in just 6 months, they have spent about $5000 on me.

Is it like long term hold and wait approach ?

It's set to open in 2026 - I think that will be big for that area and short-term rentals.

Examine the terms of financing. for keeping a rental property as opposed to selling, and take long-term investing objectives into account.

Vanilla) 0% Down and 0% interest, 20 year term, Sellers's Asking Price- 8.314 Million-This would be ideal, the monthly Finance payment to Seller would be 23,094.44 and the Rents will cover that and leave another 10k in cashflow.

It's a means of producing income, not long-term wealth. 

Tons of recreation as well so could be good for a short term rental or medium rental

This will be a short amount of information in regards to me using the VA Home loan benefits.