Put yourself in these folks position by being empathic and at the same time answering the pressing questions that most folks have.

Think that helped them empathize. 

I’ve also used Home Warranty services (could write a book actually) as a hedge for C class properties I managed in the past so I empathize with the intent. 

It sounds like you've put in a tremendous amount of effort into your short-term rental, and I can empathize with the frustration you're feeling.

For the sake of this post, I'll focus on my most familiar market - my local market - Cleveland.Affordable entry prices: You can still find solid single- or multi-family properties under $150K.Strong rent-to-price ratios: It’s common to see 0.9–1% returns, creating strong cash flow from day one.Consistent rental demand: Major hospitals, universities, and manufacturing keep tenant demand steady year-round.Revitalizing neighborhoods: Areas like Lakewood, Parma, and Old Brooklyn are growing, offering a nice balance between appreciation and affordability.Landlord-friendly laws: No rent control, reasonable property taxes, and predictable maintenance costs.As an agent, It wasn't long after I started working with a number out of state investors that I started to empathize with the stress of investing in a market that you're not local to.

I can empathize as we also lost a great deal of money to a contractor who left us without performing for work paid.

I throughly empathize with your frustration. 

Empathize. they want you to know they are still inconvenienced. 

I empathized and worked with them as best I could, but I didn’t renew the lease.

I definitely empathize and understand your reasoning for wanting to get involved in real estate investing, mine were the same!