Feels like someone with political clout needs to realize the situation and start investigating delays and failures.

Everyone's situation is going to be personal, so take any and all advice you get here with a grain of salt and weigh your options on what best hits your goals and lifestyle.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

But, that is not always the right answer and you should speak with someone familiar with your personal situation to get advice specific to you.

Based off your situation, the best option is to roll the money into a self directed IRA.

For me, start with either the property who's lease expiry is furthest out in the future OR property that has seems like it will be easiest to manage.3) From what I have heard, rent has really moved upward in GVSC - I'd call a couple RE Agents or property managers that have rental listings in the area and tell them your situation / ask them to send you closed rental comps.

If you live in the illegal apartment, and it's separate, then what you've done is use an R-1 (single family home) zoning as an R-2 (duplex), and since that wouldn't be legal, the tenant may be able to successfully sue you for renting an illegal unit - even if you are in the illegal apartment - just because it's not legal to have 2 separate apartments on that property.I'm wondering if you could somehow rent it as a roommate situation, though, and get around that.  

Hey Stephen,I’d strongly consider doing a cash-out refinance in your situation.

While I don't know your family situation and if moving is a possibility for you, but you may always rent out your current home and move into the newer one with FHA loan (putting 3.5% down). 

To improve cash flow and manage your current situation, here are some potential strategies:Refinance for Cash Flow: Refinance your properties into long-term fixed-rate loans to reduce monthly payments and increase cash flow.