If you are really concerned about the appraisal, you can always purchase one to be done for your property prior to starting the HELOC process and provide it to the bank when they request the appraiser.

However, challenges remain, particularly with balancing environmental concerns and ensuring that new developments cater to lower-income families.

I applaud Josh for reaching out personally to address my concerns and I plan to continue working with D2D. 

Obviously this is a huge concern, as a tenant could sue you as an individual for liability of the property, and in a country like this that could bankrupt you.

If you just look on Zillow, pick a random property, buy it, and turn it over to people you don't know to manage it, it's extremely likely that you will: have it cost a lot more than you thought, get overcharged for things, lose money, and have a big chunk of your savings just stuck in the property not really doing anything for you.Not to discourage you, or to say that you would do what these folks did, but here is what NOT to do OOS:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/1167190-strug...I hope this helps - happy to dialogue further. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.PM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

I’m concerned this could come back to bite me so to speak.

This phrase would concern me, outside of just using a form agreement - "in order to grow as quickly as possible."

Often times you'll find these properties to be a little bit outdated, but are in great condition and extremely well kept. 6.

We kind of stumbled into it and keep stumbling as we go but not having a plan or framework for business is a major concern.