The other idea is to hold on to it and then when the rates go down refinance, pull out equity and buy one additional property. 

- Management fee percentage and what that typically includes (my company seems to charge a cleaning fee separate from their management fee, which I hadn't realized)- Additional monthly expenses (my company charged $200+ for a fire extinguisher inspection?)

Yesterday I received my first statement for November with my new PM and it was 250% better.

I've been deliberating over the same issue (long-term rentals vs. medium-term rentals) and am inclined to invest the extra effort to manage a medium-term rental, given the appealing additional cash flow it promises.

Additionally, there have been no negative repercussions of this yet so why are you creating a problem out of nothing? 

If the lease renews during that period, they receive another period.

I had received a small windfall that allowed me to purchase the property.

If you have not received your current assessment it is most likely not going to be pleasant.

In addition, lenders for larger commercial multifamily often want you to have previous experience managing rentals. 

Able to get the seller to agreed to knock down another $10g, in addition to the repairs and inspection fees.