The extra HELOC payment can cause negative cashflow, leading to possible foreclosure and/or bankruptcy.Should you pursue RE investing?

If you are an "authorized user" on your husband's credit card(s) you can benefit from his credit and start increasing your score.

If you aren't a cash buyer, you don't want to lead with fake cash like a lot of buyers do.

If you've been looking to buy, the next few months leading up the election is the perfect time, in my opinion. 

My guess was that the floor wasn't leveled in certain areas leading to a chain reaction of splitting

I agree with Michael Baum: read all the suggestions here: great info.The general theme is, whether it's your cleaner, your handyman or a responsible neighbor, you need willing and able "boots on the ground", eyes on the property and someone local with both common sense and authority to act on your behalf and/or your instructions.My 2 cents,Mike

They may start off fully paid for by the housing authority, but it's far from sunshine and timely payments.

As long as you follow protocol and get the property lead certified (which is particularly important in Cleveland), you'll be in good shape.

How do you confirm that the person at the corporation is authorized to sign a lease on the company's behalf?

Someone may have lead generation problems.