Actually the IRS does not tell us what we can invest in, only what is disallowed (life insurance contracts and collectibles).Allowable investments for SDIRA investing include the following:Residential real estate, including: apartments, single family homes, and duplexesCommercial real estate Undeveloped or raw landREITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)Real estate notes (mortgages and deeds of trusts)Promissory notes Private limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and C corporationsTax lien certificatesOil and gas investmentsPrivate stock offerings, private placementsJudgments/structured settlementsGold bullion Factoring investments

The first option is to keep the condo, which offers a low interest rate and predictable cash flow.

Historical data shows that the transaction fees are very stable and predictable. 2.

Now to all the people that want to criticize the 9% saying i should have just kept it in the stock market and i would have had the same results, not so fast.Now I can 1031 exchange into a property worth triple the value with no cap gains tax. 

A Carbon Stock Market.

One thing most host don't do is stock the kitchen up well. 

Here are the biggest mistaken assumption unsophisticated investors make when contemplating an investment in a deal1- that the Sponsor is an expert in the field of investment2- that investments, economic markets, financial markets are predictable with any accuracy3- that PROJECTED returns are PROMISED / GUARANTEED returns4- that because they NEED their investment to be liquid the sponsor will provide said liquidity5- that the “deal” is more important than the sponsor. 

It's not just shorter-term downturns to be aware of, real estate just like the stock market can experience 10 year periods of no growth. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/csushpinsa

Thoughtful extras, such as welcome baskets or well-stocked kitchens with basic spices, can make a stay memorable.

I agree that for more significant renovations, hiring contractors that are experienced can help make timelines more predictable and avoid unnecessary delays.