This is a business where a lot of money is at stake, and the incentives can encourage less than ethical behavior.  

ENCOURAGED?  

Thank you for the info and encouragement.

Maybe if you are doing STR thru another platform like AirBnB or VRBO for 30 days or less, maybe no notice required.  100% guess.Ask your broker about running rentals thru your brokerage.   

They have done a great job managing guests and the STR platforms to maximize bookings but when we returned to stay a few days we found lots of broken furniture, stained carpets and other details that were neglected.

I think the Equator Platform is the way to go.I actually have first hand experience with that.Ray.

With $1100, you are not going to be able to put that to much use in real estate.But, I would strongly encourage you to continue making contributions.  

Thanks for all the comments, guidance and encouragement.

Within the Seattle area, I'd encourage you to look toward southern Seattle MSA. 

I would build on what Anthony has already said an encourage you to make it to the investor group meetings.