As for why to sell, we own lots of vacation rentals in different areas (we just haven't sold any of them), and this is not one of the higher performing ones. 

For the lender to pick up more exposure, they tend to look at the performance in an asset and typically I have seen anywhere from 30-40% down and interest in the 6's.

@Mike MakkarI own several other rentals and so my personal residence could just be a very poor performing part of that business or I could just pay my mortgage payment to the rental business as rent.

Assuming you did adequate screening then your task is to be sure you are establishing a strong system of reminders so when the 1st of the month arrives there is a clear expectation of rent being paid first.  

You can buy performing notes which is passive and collect checks.

Those stressors don't play well into the mindset of our active duty members when they need to keep their mind on the mission and task at hand.  

I would talk to the Board of the HOA and find out if they'll reduce or forgive the fines associated with these violations in exchange for a performance bond that you'll get it all fixed.Most HOAs just want the stuff fixed.  

What activities/tasks produce the better results?

Yes, the MF numbers look sooo sexy - on paper, but rarely perform as such.  

Near Gannon, there are many restaurants in old 1800's buildings, a city park that hosts special events, a convention center with flagship architecture, a community playhouse that performs Broadway plays, the Warner Theater which hosts various performers and the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, an art museum, a civic center that is home to the Erie Otters (ice hockey) among many other events, a ball field that is home to the Erie Seawolves (minor league team), and a Starbucks on 5th and State St.