@J BrownAnyone can sell their own property - no issues with this

The loan was at 4% so the cash flow was solid, the only issue is we have more money stuck in it than we would like.

STR laws in NYC are very strict and the city wants all STRs wiped out so that hotels can profit, all bc of some tax issue.

Gas station employees, mechanics, landscapers, and many others work in close proximity to petroleum products on a daily basis for decades and they don't experience health issues as long as they observe basic safety measures like washing their hands.

You've rightly identified the main issue - can you make that work within the time constraints? 

The area is great, but as @Noah Laker said, you will have issues with townhomes in many area in terms of doing short-term there.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Divorce and Medical issues can destroy a good tenants credit.)

Would you be targeting a single family home or a multi-family property. 

I have seen digital solutions for Multi family and residential real estate, but not Commercial General Liability.