I still enjoy following on forums and podcasts, and keep my pro membership active.

Take advantage of the strong sales, buy multiple properties somewhere else, and enjoy the gift.

Even with a relatively weak euro or dollar, one can enjoy a pleasant lifestyle.

Considering these are massive investments that have significant importance to me, I enjoy the time I spend managing the fruits of my labor and ensuring my growth. 

Is it also a situation where she's disrupting the quiet enjoyment of any tenants nearby?

I just purchased an oceanfront penthouse in Guayacanes (not exclusively as an investment property, but also for enjoyment).

I think its fair to say you'll make considerably more money on the short-term/AirBnB route, but also face significantly more work/time.Instead of simply screening tenants and the occasional repair you're looking at calls at all hours of the night, lots of wear and tear in the turnover etc - but the number can still work out in favor if you have the time and/or interest.It's been great for us and we found that by outfitting the place high end and sticking out as one of the nicest places in town you'll also get good quality guests that you don't have to worry too much about (we've had only a couple bad guests in several years).Don't forget to calculate the furnishing costs into the AirBnB route, but you can also convert back to long term rentals if you don't enjoy it and the furnishings may simply make the long-term more valuable as well.

I actually really enjoy property management and was a property manager for over 100 units for 4 years with a big corporate company at one point.

I enjoy learning in a structured environment and also want to "rebrand" myself away from being a CPA to more of a businessman.

At least it is for me.I am a firm believer in outsourcing the things you don't like to do or aren't good at and focusing on the things you do enjoy.