A pro-tip: have your agent/broker set up a search to surface only SFHs that currently have an ADU/DADU.

Just as crucial as the property upgrades is understanding which improvements to make based on your exit strategy and target demographic.

Funds will be used to support small business growth, housing improvements, arts, culture, and infrastructure enhancements—with dedicated planning guided by a Local Planning Committee (binghamton-ny.gov).2.

If she left the utilities on and her possessions were still present inside, you'd have a hard time making the case to a judge that she absconded.One "short cut" you could try is reaching out to her and explaining your situation with her still in legal possession of the unit and not paying rent to ask her to send you a "return of possession" notice (search it up online) to stop the accruing charges to her. 

I was VERY VERY close to buying Spanish almond plots which were "improved" farmland with aquafers, etc. 

Rather than including utilities in rent or absorbing the full cost, landlords can fairly allocate these charges—improving the property’s operating income.🔍 How RUBS WorksRUBS divides total utility costs among tenants based on a predefined metric.

However I would sell the condo if market conditions improve in the next couple of years...because you will never get away from the higher overhead costs...like HOAs.PS..you might get the $250K primary home tax deduction if you sell it in next ~3 years (assuming there is a profit).  

I am currently reaching out to other investors to see what assets they have in there portfolios I may be able to acquire but if push comes to shove and I need to use a Real estate company to help search for more properties and one fits the bill where I would still make money all said and done on it and my NOI would check out would it be an alright thing to use my HELOC on. 

It is basically "personal property" such as appliances, carpets and cabinetry, as well as "land improvements" such as fences, driveways and landscaping.

If so that would be fine, because that's basically reinvesting money to improve your assets in future value.