Has anyone used bridge loans for this type of strategy or is there any other loans that anyone would recommend other than HELOC?

Any recommendations on local networks or specific methods that have worked for you?

Building an environment where people can safely age in place and obtain needed care makes for difficult family decisions.

Tools that I see to analyze deals: Zillow, rent websites, craigslist what other tools do you recommend?  

Indeed, the FAIR ordinance is anything but fair to non-corporate landlords, seemingly punished for investing in rental houses to generate income as an alternative to stocks and bonds.A handful of opportunists likely could learn to exploit these new rules, preying on otherwise law-abiding landlords to obtain legalized shake-down payments.

Not sure I'd recommend jumping straight into a flip, but if you're buying in cash you'll have less risk. 

I would also recommend a 6 month lease so you are not running into this same situation year after year.

@Clare Pitcher we do 12+ month leases to avoid vacancies Nov-Feb.If we take over an occupied property, evict or have tenancy-abandon a property, we first let the owner know finding a tenant will take longer than "normal".This opens up owners to understanding they may need to:1) Offer 3D tour and floor plans to stand out2) Price more aggressively or be prepared for aggressive price reductions3) Offer MoveIn Specials:- NOTE: we do NOT recommend offering a month of free rent that can be used at MoveIn.

I recommend looking outside your area and review who fits your profile the best.

Can anyone recommend a company that offers a builders risk policy to cover the construction period but then will also allow a cancellation and refund after work is finished to convert into a standard landlord policy.