In my view paying down or completely paying off a few of the better performing properties in this portfolio may be the least stressful option and would increase cashflow.Another thing I'm curious about is this "ghost cashflow" or "artificial cashflow" as you put it.

I am also curious if you are planning on keeping the current tenants or moving into one of the units to secure a FHA loan to house hack a little bit. 

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/tangible-property-final-regulations#SafeHarborElectionforSmallTaxpayersSafe Harbor Election for Small TaxpayersYou are not required to capitalize as an improvement, and therefore may be permitted to deduct, the costs of work performed on owned or leased buildings, e.g., repairs, maintenance, improvements or similar costs, that fall into the safe harbor election for small taxpayers.

On thing I can depend upon is me to take care of business and secure my investment.  

Much easier than trying to fight it out with Airbnb and get the security deposit that was never taken.

I also know a fantastic PM here, too, which might help you feel secure about continuing to invest in the area.So you're living in NY and your first two investments were in OH and PA? 

So basically since I didn’t listen to what the one receptionist told me, I was able to secure the property myself.

Securities & Exchange Commission.

Prevent them from finishing performance? 

@Alicia CampbellIt is prohibited for a disqualified party to perform services for an IRA asset directly or indirectly.