OK got it.. no different than going to a Tony Robbins event you have all the likely suspects selling their version of how to get rich and or take control of your personal affairs.

If you wish to buy rentals using your retirement funds you simply need a self-directed IRA (or Checkbook IRA if you wish to have more control). 

Assuming you as the landlord are responsible for pest control, get the flea issue treated. 3.

While some property management companies may prefer to control the listing for operational convenience, it’s crucial that you, as the owner, retain ownership to safeguard your reviews, booking history, and overall control of the property.

Taxes, insurance, pest control, utilities, software, etc comes out to around $13k per year each for my 2 bedroom cabins.Also unplanned capital expenses will add up.  

Quote from @Melissa Crimp: It helps if you learn to run it like a business instead of letting your emotions get in the way.

Assuming you are not subject to rent control, file the Failure to Pay Rent form and start eviction proceedings.

My personal soapbox statement - Airbnb is an abusive spouse that slowly people are waking up to realize they are in a controling abusive relationship and they start to develop an escape plan (more platforms/direct website) so they are no longer relying on Airbnb.

The MTR was to get around the SFH becoming a 2 unit and under rent control with an LTR.

You can have control and build a business, and learn hands on.