As a newbie , I would start shopping for a property manager who can list and manage the rental.

I start by explaining that they are not abiding by the agreement and I want them out.

My dilemma has been that I've gotten a little behind on some revolving debt that selling this property now could eliminate in addition to giving me cash on hand to trade into some better value or start a new construction duplex project I've been wanting to start.

The clock starts when you settle on the relinquished property, 45 days and 180 days. 

@Ricky R. welcome and congrats on getting started on MF. 

Hopefully, not an expensive tenant or Fair Housing lawsuit.100% of what @Travis Biziorek states is true, but he left out a key fact - he lived in the Detroit area when he started investing here, so was able to self-manage and meet everyone he had to hire face-to-face.

Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."

When does the cash flow start? 

I recently purchased my home in October 2023 (before starting my real estate investing journey), so I don’t yet have access to any substantial equity.

.: Quote from @Chad Hale: I used QB when first starting my property management business.