It also appears Investor's Edge may have rebranded from their old company name "Do Hard Money".Propstream screenshot:"Investor's Edge/Dohardmoney" screenshot:

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

It appears I may get 500,000 settlement in a few months. 

so the title company if they have to pay it is going to be not so nice to the seller. the reality is if you dont do the intent to lien then yes you can get it removed usually though has to be done through the court title company wont take the risk..

Yeah, courts can and will take months.

The main thing being: giving up a property that appears to have appreciated pretty well is just a touch pill to swallow and I've regretted a few moves I've made when put in a similar situation to yours, and I had less equity in mine.It sounds like you're moving to Raleigh in the near future and want to buy a multifamily to househack.

From googling, it would appear I need to hire a professional.

Here's a little background on Tenant situation...has 2 or 3 young kids, an adult sister, an aunt with her male friend and the lessee has a male friend, that all appears to live in the apartment but aren't on the lease.

If you are waiting on a repairman for those as well general repairs its going to hurt your profit and your appearance. 

Understandably, it probably appears that I am jumping the gun with only 16 units (maybe I am).