If they've genuinely abandoned, you'll notice their clothing, personal hygiene, and things of value are all gone.

can anyone you know in person vouch for this lender? 

The other PM can be a fix-mindset type of person where they are not willing to share anything unless you have a property and are willing to sign a PM agreement in the same conversation. 

Personal Property coverage- furniture, lawnmowers, signage, etc. 

.: I would go HELOC for sure that would be best as others were saying the lower cost for the money changes between paying a higher rate for a personal line and typically personal lines they want a higher monthly charge as well independent from the interest rate.  

I typically don't comment on other's businesses unless I know from personal experience.

Are you interested in S8 because of a personal reason or you think it's the next "hot" investment idea?

Do you think it's common for a tenant to sue for an amount greater than insurance can cover, then take your property or even your personal assets? 

Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.

My wife and I plan to purchase a few properties ourselves, but with the lead generation strategies I’ll be implementing, I expect to come across more deals than we can personally handle.That’s where you come in!