I have been reading and watching about everything and under stand there is no “right way” to do it, but i just want to express my thoughts and questions and get some feedback before i pull the trigger on some of my steps.

Added locking mail box to apt (found on OfferUp for $40, usually $2700) and installed lock from Postmaster for the mailman.

I know starting off can be scary I studied the Ohio market for two years and connected with local investors and out of state investors in Ohio before I finally pulled the trigger.

Perhaps I should also get one of those smart locks like they have for airbnbs. 

Lastly, all locks were changed.Landlords, for the sake of all your sanity, hire a PM if you are not local.

Some lenders allow you to lock up a portion this way and still retain the difference as available credit.Is this an investment property or owner occ?

We just executed a lease for another 6 months, but I am ready, and have been for some time, to sell and capture the equity locked up in this property.Do any investors have advice, or alternative strategies to consider for this situation?

The penalty is triggered if you refinance or sell the property and can be anywhere from 1-5 years.

Prop 19 I believe will allow rebuild without triggering any reassessment of value.  

Definitely in it for the long game. 6 months ago I could have pulled the trigger if I had my mind in it, then of course life happens and now we have some work to do before lenders will give us the time of day.