I even bought 3 properties in one day using the HELOC to fund the down payment on each of those purchases. 

If you stay elsewhere, consider relocating to a thriving, affordable market like Charlotte or Tampa, where you can house hack or live in a property before transitioning it to a rental.Good luck!

Everyone has to live somewhere.

You said that you are applying for an FHA loan so it sounds as though you'd be living in one unit. 

I live on the main unit. 

I also have registered my "rental company" with the state of Maryland, where we live. 

He browsed through the lease and recommended to use the 60 day notice clause in the lease to send a lease termination notice.

So I would continue to hold the property - but I would be sure not to miss the ability to exempt the gain - so be sure to sell within 5 years.  

You need 6" clear from ground to bottom plate, and ground must slope away from house...5) Any place that water can enter the house (doors and windows, skylights, where roof meets eaves, etc...) should be checked thoroughly, if it's not raining on inspection day, you have to be really careful with this...any suspect areas, put a hose on them....

Key points include:Security Deposits: In Indiana, there’s no legal cap on security deposits, but you must return the deposit (minus any valid deductions) within 45 days of the tenant vacating the property.Evictions: Follow the formal process carefully.