You can tap into your equity through a HELOC and purchase another property and either BRRRR it or flip it depending on what makes sense.

Since your goal is to subsidize retirement, it’s worth considering how much leverage you want to carry as you transition out of your W-2 jobs.

The house needs about 50k worth of work which I could myself. 100k if I were to sub it out.My question is, how do I navigate this?

It also depends on the lender as far as the credit score needed for best rates.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

It's more important than doing individual property analysis, because when you do a proper market analysis, you are analyzing ALL of the properties in any market(s) at the same time.Now, one of the analysis "pitfalls" is not understanding what defines a market, or more importantly, a Micro-market.Another problem is focusing on one strategy, and trying to fit each market/property. 

I’ve lived and invested in Texas and think it is great.But your local market anywhere in the U.S. is the best place to invest.  

It might not be the best method but it works for what I own because I only purchase performing notes. 

How much of the 52 units do You own? 

What are you doing to proactively improve your situation?