You could try filing a case/judgement against them but I’m guessing they ar leaving the area to screw over the next MTR landlord.

The money borrowed from your equity comes with interest, then you have the new mortgage with interest.

Therefore, the owner had to go all the way through the courts for an eviction. 

The "big" firms like AA may get a lot of hype but they generally can't compete on the next level tax strategies (Family office type strategies) nor customer service as their employee turnover is quite high.  

Often, a major or emergency repair is needed and the owner doesn't respond to fund the repair.

Ain't that the truth Will.

@Son D. the borrower paid off the loan a few months ago. 

You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing.

I recently came in contact with a RE investor who is farther down the line in his career than I am.

Before it accrues OP pays back the HELOC with next income.