The current homeowner had it listed for $220k and gradually took it down to $185k.

As we added properties and got them renovated and rented our situation gradually improved.

I’d say once Covid moves on people gradually get back all the old ways of working and socializing.

It might be wise to double check BPO.7 fastest shrinking cities - Joplin, Mo. 1-year population change: -1.3% Change from 2000 to 2010: 12.3% Typically, populations decline gradually.

Want to find a way to gradually work my way off the dependency on a pay check however.  

Spokane, as you mentioned, also has some interesting momentum to it due to increasing in-migration and gradually diversifying economic base.  

I am no longer putting carpet in my units and am gradually replacing it with "Allure" vinyl planks.

And even this is just a timing issue that you'll eventually recoup when you resell (and will gradually recoup through depreciation deductions).

So I guess it best to roll them over and gradually transfer the money to the Roth?

It takes a while to build that up.But paying people promptly and thanking them for their responsiveness will gradually build up your network of good reliable contractors and go-to people.It's harder to turn over a unit when you're not there, if you screen and lease up yourself.