So about 5 years ago I was surprised when my CPA wanted me to write a big check.

I was surprised that we had no trouble selling the property under those unusual circumstances. 

I guess I’m just surprised by how many seasoned investors were there.

I was a little nervous because I didn't know what to expect as far as bookings since there was not one other 4 BR home being rented in the market (that I could find).We luckily realized that the floor plan/layout of the house would allow us to configure it into 2 lock-off 2 BR/1 BA apartments as well as one complete 4 BR/2 BA house so we felt better about being able to compete with the other STRs in the market.To our surprise (and delight) it turns our the house has been rented most often as the 4 BR/2 BA configuration over the smaller apartments.

Would it feel weird to call the PM office & just say that you’re surprised it hasn’t rented & you want them to refresh the ads to help get it rented asap?

It's unfortunate that you're being haunted like this, and I'm not totally surprised.

I would 100% continue showing it and it’s surprisingly very common.

Surprisingly, I did happen to come up on 25000 cash.

All that leaning you've been doing with just flow right out of you; you watch, you'll be surprised how much you've learned how to ask questions.

Appraisals should be be an issue for you relaitve ti purchase price as all of my appraisals in the area have been surprisingly high. maybe consider a house that needs work a lot of times only investors will be interested and they typically come in at lower offers.I also know some great brokers in the area if you are interested.