You bring up some important points.

You’re in a win win situation no matter what however I guess you would also want to take in account any major cap x repairs that might be coming up soon in the future you might want to avoid paying. 

With e-filing systems in most county courts, you can DIY file and complete evictions relatively easily, especially if tenant doesn't show up.

one of my clients that has a pretty big PM company.. had a unique way of doing this.He offered 50% of the first months rent or 500.00 minimum.. he would have 4 or 5 agents at the weekly meeting handout the list of vacants .. each of them would go place a sign in the yard and first come first served.. he found that potential tenants would call the first sign if no answer they called the next one until finally someone answered.. it worked pretty awesome for him. 

I recommend lining someone up before you leave for a 1 year term.  

First thing that comes to mind is a mentor but have not had any luck Also I have over 900k in equity across the portfolio, Is there a way to use the properties as collateral for a HELOC across the portfolio instead of individually?

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

Purchase price: $122,000 Cash invested: $41,000 Value after renovation $175,000.Closing $ 31,000 Renovation $ 10,000 How did you add value to the deal?

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

The reason it’s usually not done is the profit isn’t pro-rated, it’s consider $100% first.