Engage in networking by exploring real estate investment groups or participating in forums where you can connect with fellow investors at different levels of experience for guidance and collaboration opportunities.

Hopefully you can identify with some part of my story and if you’re not at my level yet, you’ll be encouraged by how I got here.

The problem with apps running comps is that they can't see inside the homes (or smell them lol), or evaluate the exact location, or understand the local market on an intimate level to know what's next door or around the corner and predict the market value and ARV accurately like only an experienced local Realtor, appraiser or expert investor can.

Ultimately, it depends on your comfort level with the local regulations and market dynamics.

I don’t know your level of desperation and whether or not the property would even qualify for a refinance.

The inspection may reveal things that you missed or didn't know to look for (damaged roof, humidity levels in walls/ceilings etc). 

You need to remodel to about that level of finish to be competitive.

Completely eliminated noise complaints from the lower level and reduced utility costs.

You are on an interesting track, we just aren't to a reliable & useful level with it. 

A Commercial owner, there education level is way higher, there commercial holdings are proof of such.