For that time frame it would not make sense to turn it into a STR as there won't be enough time to establish a history to attract good vacationers.

It saves you some time, that's all BUT time is pretty valuable stuff.For a newbie, that rule of thumb is even more important to help them make sense of things and allow them to focus more and not be overwhelmed.

does it make sense to just liquidate and get what you can get and put it behind you. 

Wholesaling is a relationship based business and the deals have to make sense.

It took a year of painful lessons (the first of which is that NOBODY will care about your business as much as you do (Evolve), and that - in my case at least- self managing makes more sense -even remotely- than allowing someone else who has different motivations to take the reigns. 

Making sense of the deal and understanding their track record is important, of course, but I believe you should develop TRUST before you invest.

One of which is to get a better sense of where other people are investing in and why. 

What makes 100% total sense to tenant does not always compute with what you need to be successful as an owner....and #1 in that field is collecting rent.

Thanks Ben and Joseph,We work out of state so thought outsourcing management made the most sense but will look into self / hybrid management opportunities. 

The deal makes sense financially however the house is in a flood zone A and flooded during this past hurricane season.