Really excited to learn more and to speak with those (most ideally who live near me with whom I could meet up in person, but definitely not a deal breaker) who are in a similar stage or perhaps just ahead of me, from whom I can learn and feel supported by as I venture into this new world.

If you decide to maintain at least be sure you do a credible and educated analysis on appreciation potential.

I'm comfortable with putting together estimates for the rehab, at least for the up-front financial analysis prior to getting real bids from contractors.What I'm less equipped to do is project the lease up story based on supply, demand, and other factors relevant to the area.

I don’t think hiring a property manager is necessary at this stage.

I've been educating myself through books and podcasts on topics like sourcing off-market deals, deal and property analysis, creative financing, and title reviews.My fiancé is an architect that works with GC's and structural engineers to design homes ensuring they are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe- which I hope will help me navigate this space as I grow my knowledge.

Get better pictures, stage the space and make sure it looks and smells great.

The bill proposal is in its early stages so I won't pretend to have all the answers, and I agree that subsidized housing initiatives need some work. 

Run a quick business case analysis and determine which option costs you the least amount of cash to get her out.

As an alternative, underwriters can do a cash flow analysis from the business tax return (2-year average) and exclude the personal liabilities from your credit report if the mortgages have been paid from a business bank account for 12-months.  

I am in the very early stages of looking at a commercial property to invest in.