My strategy would then be to lease at least two of the renovated units, increasing occupancy to 90%, which could improve the chances of securing favorable terms for refinancing.I haven't pitched it to the seller yet.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.

Also do not forget there is also an appeals process - we won a case that went to appeals and the appeals court took another 2 years - so it was 5 years in total.I am curious what others would think, but there is in my mind not a chance this would ever be resolved in the courts by July.

It will make the loans more valuable if you ever decide to sell them and decreases the chances of default. 

Investing is different from speculating, in that it’s data driven and therefor predictable and you have factors that play in that covers your downside and strengthen your chance of upside. 

Chance of deal success needs to be high- 95%+.

So, the chances of someone trying to find the TRUE below market deal in their “spare time” is not great.  40 years ago you could.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you realize.What Is Home Equity?