In March I got blood results back indicating higher than normal mold levels in my blood.On April 5th visible mold was found in our apartment.

Even with the money gone, it doesn't make good business sense to pay attorneys to try to recover the money because after spending money and going to trials you can't squeeze blood out of a rock.I love your enthusiasm about the business, but I am a strong believer in limiting risks.

Service animals can be for a number of things (seizure, blood sugar, and of course guide dog for the blind).

You cant get blood from a stone. 

That about like tapping a turnip for blood, but the law puts the burden on the parties most likely to be able to recover.

If there is no will, which is probably going to be the case, then start contacting the blood line.

Realizing that a post like this is blood in the water, I'm wondering if any experts out there could recommend a sponsor that they have experience with, with a proven track record to boot.

As a general rule across the spectrum's of various investing and economics the foundational rule comes to the essential life blood of the system is liquidity in the system, it is the blood that pumps through the veins.

Chantel,I agree with Bill's comments above.Cash flow is the life blood of your business, appreciation is a bonus, and should not be considered as a guarantee. 

A realistic value add BRRRR deal requires blood, sweat, and hopefully no tears.