The challenge on your side is that you have education related expenditures happening now and on top of that you want to also invest into cash flow producing properties to offset your current liabilities.

I also own a farming business (www.HealthyHenFarms.com) with my wife and 6 kids where we produce and direct market organic, pasture raised chicken to our customers in the Raleigh area.I've dabbled in real estate off and on for 20 years, mainly turning primary residences into rentals as we have moved across the country (NC, CA, GA, VA) over the years. 

I really just can't figure out how you produce so much volume per project. 

Basically, you want to repeat to yourself that "I have the ability and talent to produce more and be financially free" Start changing your mindset, thats the first step.Second, defense.

To ensure this:Fix the violations & have the apartment re-inspected so you can get it back producing $ (I know you're doing this already)Provide the attorney you're using to sue the tenant w/ evidence to support the condition of the property when the tenant moved in & the work orders completed while the tenant was there.

Hey guys,We have the opportunity to pick up a vacant apartment building with 10 units but after talking with many different lenders it seems that nobody is willing to finance a commercial loan on a building that is not producing income.Our plan is to purchase the property, complete a mid/high-end rehab, and begin renting out units as soon as possible.

What city produce the biggest profits( cash flow+equity) for SFH rentals in the nation since 2000?

HII posted this summary to help a beginner investor in Dallas Ft Worth yesterday...thought there might be some info you could use too...Hi as a beginner investor with the flexibility you have to move often and LIVE in a propertyyou can have the best of all investor  situations with best loan terms, owner occupied PRIORITY TO WIN HUD BIDS and get bank foreclosures, all while maintaining complete control over timing, tenant selection and growing your appreciating income producing portfolio at your own pace.

I would then demand that money and if she fails to produce it I would sue her. 

The value of the building is linked to the income it can produce.