But if I were in your shoes, I would keep the quadplex, hire a PM since I'll be out of the state and then run the numbers on what I could do if I pull some equity out with a refinance. 

This is also for those who might be in my shoes.  

Their rent helps to tremendously offset my high rental expenses (apartment rent, building storage fee, parking).

So, most investors are turning toward small multifamily or other hands-off type commercial real estate properties.Aside from buying an entire storage facility or small multifamily complex on your own, another more affordable entry point into commercial real estate can be found through real estate investment funds.

(He's also known for some time why I longer give his father new projects: because his father -also handyman, not a contractor - kept quoting thousands of dollars per project despite knowing the CSLB rules that govern handymen and their work in the state.)How would you deal with this if you were in my shoes?

However, I have a good buddy you wrapped up a storage unit facility, and they would have closed on it, but the bank turned them down (March 2020: covid).

It includes a primary residence, as well as a detached garage/storage area in the backyard that I am looking to convert into an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).

Given experience, feel free to share where you would you start if you were in my shoes and if you're willing to have a further conversation to help me get going!

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@Robert S. sorry you're experiencing this--I've been in your shoes, and it's no fun.Luckily, I have extensive experience with this type of issue (I learned the hard way when I bought a property that was basically built above a subterranean river that caused three basement floods in about six months!).