So we will eventually sell and part ways with Colorado (where we live now).I've scoured the following markets: Reno, NV, Salt Lake City, the Oregon coast, Bend, OR, Sacramento, CA, Lake Tahoe (CA/NV) and touched on most places in between.

Of course, buy in a good location, don't buy and absolute dump, and get in touch with a solid Realtor in the area that can guide you.Stop putting it off, and take action. 

Most HML or PML end of the day when you add in ALL the fee's will be around 15% apr.. or a touch more.. 

You might want to get in touch with local realtors and let them know.Mindy

There are tourists now in local neighborhoods that would’ve never been touched ten years ago.

Quote from @Steven Taylor: I have done very well in Lorain county Manly Lorain and Elyria We do not touch Lorain, All the best 

The ice machine is a great touch though!!! 

Should I get in touch with brokerage firm(Broker) about the agent's handling of this? 

Once they get in touch with the previous tenant they often ask for the inspection report.

Memorial Day to Labor Day will pretty much take care of itself, but adding in amenities like a hot tub and a sauna will help you draw in more traffic and bookings even when there's a foot of snow on the ground.Just to touch on the LTR option, I don't know if this would get you the kind of returns you'd be looking for to even cover your mortgage, let alone cover any maintenance/capex/management costs the property might require.