IF the investment didn't make any sort of cash flow, and put me under water by a good amount every month, then I would highly consider selling. 

3Rd time posting it because 3 different forum categories.I already have an attorney and have spoken with a couple others, as well as mortgage companies.my time is valuable to me, unless you have some sort of experience with anything related don't leave a comment.

There was some sort of State rental assistance, I think, for unwed pregnant mothers.

fix-it-all (joint compound with some additives) is not suitable for exterior at allYes it will wick in water as the paint deteriorates, and cause more rot, and keeping a good coat of paint on it won't be enough long-term in many/most climates.bondo (polyester auto body resin) is a cheap-ish "alternative", although harder to get detail work just right and not really all that suitable anyway (maybe ok with a good epoxy / primer, perhaps?).

@Mark Albini Google some of the California projects I'm always seeing on the local news here, you'll see how elaborate they can be, The only ones I'm seeing get done with zoning changes are the ones that have some sort of Non-profit or charitable component.

Having that sort of liquid money will attract a lot of attention here:)  so maybe go slow but steady and meet in real life , do vetting etc of your PM .. you know what I mean

I am fairly close to wanting to execute and am interested in some sort of live in BRRRR strategy.

That will be sorted out in the process of the lawsuit. 

But I bet that cool Smurf Blue body paint you have costs plenty. 

That's sort of funny, sort of a red flag for me.