Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?

The violation - depending on your state - will provide a 'cure period' before eviction proceedings would begin. 

We are thinking of adding more in the future depending on the relocation plans.Buying a new property in Seattle will mean a new mortgage for 30 years and very likely incur a high DTI with high monthly payments.

Depending on the resort the 7/9 bedroom was in, yes, it will generally perform better than a 4 bedroom in any reputable resort, including solara. 

It depends. all you talked about was the property but financing is more about the borrower, their experience, their credit, the cash available etc.

I agree, I think it's contextual depending on someone's starting point.

Don't depend on Aircover.Homeowners policy will not protect you if your renting as a STR.You need the correct STR policy to protect your property.

When it comes to furniture/design it depends.

@Brian Dolbeare This is a "it depends" question for sure, but in most cases street parking is pretty common here.

'well it depends'.