So I'm doing what I can to get up to speed now! 

Typically assessors reevaluate properties every few years, and then just apply some percentage adjustment in between.

1. office condo exchange to 2 separate properties (property could be different types) both our names on both properties2. office condo exchange to 2 separate properties one under my name and the other under his name.3. 1 of my property, 1 of his property, office condo exchange to one multifamily apartment - adjust by adding capital so we end up 50/50.4. 1 of my property, 1 of his property, office condo exchange to two multifamily apartment (one under his name and one under my name)I'm sure there a several minor details that needs to be worked out but we are just in the brainstorming stage.

Could also help with speed in case your research slows you down.

I also just wanted to say that it seems like you've done an excrement job at adjusting as you go.

What I was thinking about doing is taking out the HELOC in order to make some improvements to the property using OPM and hang on to my cash.Given that I am putting down 25% on the property it seems like I would have enough equity to get a HELOC but I'm not up to speed on how HELOCs work.If there is a better option to accomplish the same goal that you can suggest I would love to hear it.  

I work as a property claims adjuster currently, so its been a busy last couple days and more to come with Hurricane Harvey...sorry for the slow responses. 

Readily apparent good deals show up on the MLS from time to time, even in a hot market ... the key is speed to get your offer in fast and lock it up before your competition does.There are two other ways that I'm aware of to get good deals off the MLS, one which is unscrupulous IMO and the other that takes some vision.1)The unscrupulous way: you bid the property at or close to asking price, with no intention of closing at that price.

Either way you can adjust accordingly).

I think what you are looking for is someone trained in the ways of real estate investing - an agent that will:Introduce you to FSBO's - Expired Listings and other real estate opportunitiesWill be your fiduciary representativeWill make offers for you on suitable real estateWho understands creative financing; delayed settlement, seller assisted financing, assignment, wholesaling, REO, tenant selection, soft money mortgages, tax salesWho will be responsive to your financial goals and a person of integrity and trustHelp with direct mail and street marketing to locate transactionsHousing and rent court marketingAbsolute aware of financial and contract clauses as well as contract engineeringCan assist in - delayed settlement - automatic extension, performance mortgages, subordination, principal mortgages, options and joint venturesAware of bidding on REO, forclosures, tax sales and public auctionsUp to speed on commercial real estate, lots and land as well as businesses with real estateHow should you treat this wonderful person (if you can find one) -They should have a commitment from in the form of a Fiduciary Buyers Brokers AgreementYour agreement to pay them a commission on any non-listed deals they bring youA bonus agreement for great deals that you closeA gas budget - or a cash payment for gas Kind words and respectTo be sincere and active with the agentRespect from youFirst class training on how to represent youSometimes an equity interest in the great deals the agent has initiatedListings when you are ready to sellYour cooperation - all your financials, tax returns and other information that will help your agent close dealsA few free lunches ----Good luck --- Charles