Would you recommend we keep the house or sell it?  

Highly recommend.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I recommend looking for a duplex, triplex, or fourplex.

Hey Sam,Congratulations, hopefully you can work something out.My recommendation would be working with a lender that is comfortable with seller financing and keep your cash to close at a minimum.

Buying quality assets that are in a desirable location and in good condition with a modest amount of leverage is IMO the only approach that I feel comfortable recommending.

At appraisal it was worth $500K and it is in a neighborhood where homes that are on a third the size of the lot are going for $800K.What's the best way to get a loan, about $150K, to rehab his house and get it ready to sell. as mentioned, I recommend getting a loan to rehab the property.

Properties in Henderson, certain parts of North Las Vegas, and adjacent to Summerlin may provide faster rent growth.However, we recommend not using this data for your property search criteria.

I highly recommend contacting Ashley if you're considering investing in Gulf Shores. 

For a first-lien HELOC on a 2-unit rental property, I highly recommend reaching out to Taylor Adams at A&N Mortgage.