It’s normal to feel unsure with everything happening in the world, but real estate is usually a long-term investment.

If you have a $20k credit card at 19.99%, use the HELOC to pay that off and then take the money you would normally pay on that credit card debt to cover the rest of the HELOC payment so you can hold the properties.

It wouldn't make sense to choose a city where you'd spend significant time and money battling regulations just to conduct normal business operations.

Your focus on multifamily units, commercial properties, and that coastal lifestyle really hits home.

Also, I normally try not to call out people or pick fights on social media, but please do not refi your loans into DSCRs thinking this will fix the problem.

Normally, when you get a VA loan there is a one year occupancy for the property. 

If not section 8, I would make the rent $1050 for a normal paying tenant.Now, the tenant is upset about the large increase cause I thought sec 8 was paying it. 

If you want to buy, give a couple Sears Outlets a call, they normally have a couple sets around and since they likely sit for a decent amount of time the store might be motivated to drop the price a bit to move it.

You'll want to be very cautious of what is considered normal wear and tear. 

Finally, I recommend you check out Lifestyles Unlimited.