Quote from @Jinxiang Xu: New to being a landlord, and already forked out $20k for foundation repair on this rental house.

You can also door knock on Saturday and potentially Sundays.You don't always have to call on the first day. 

@Kristin Vegas what ROI do you project to obtain on the MFR?

Definitely come to the Midwest with no debt

I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.

@Jacob Ogan give us a little more info!

Now do i think human activities can have impact on this, 100%.

(I assume trying to get free leads or market their name as the local expert.)If no one at your broker will help, reach out to new realtors.

Please get some help with this. 

I would love to get my hands on some fixer uppers in Baltimore, but it's not in the cards right now.