Several of the contractors offer helical piers but don’t seem to think they’d be a more cost effective option - we can directly ask about this again.  

2.What are the best and most cost-effective solutions for managing this potential long-term issue?

I spent a decade in advertising, before founding and running a custom wood shop for another decade, so 'm pretty good at the self-promotion.I agree with you that the more gorilla approach would be most effective and that's actually what i've been doing – calling RE agents in my service area with active listings, introducing myself to property managers and leasing agents...To answer your question, I will have to handle the work myself for 6-12 months to build out the SOPs and field service management systems, but I have a lot of relationships for those looking to "do the work".I'll check out the meet up and would love to grab a cup of coffee, I'll shoot you an email.

But, for instance, I sent them a notice of rent increase effective February 1 and needed them to confirm that they have accepted the new payment terms through our electronic payment system, and even after repeated notices, they are not responding.

Even then its often more cost effective to work more with what you have. 

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

Byrna    it has an effective range of 60'  Have any experience with one of these?

There are also some benefits to leverage such as tax breaks that lowers the effective cost of borrowing the money.

In effect, you will end up paying tax on your refi cash later on, when you sell the property.

However, the law remains in effect, and the Department of Justice has appealed the decision, adding further uncertainty.Key Considerations for Businesses:1.