To summarize, if you close with same lenders, they are aware of both files and they will calculate the new total monthly debt, if you are not going with same lender then you should do the refi cash out first as the DTI (debt to income ratio) is more loose on HELOCs. 

There would even be better margin to account for property management to watch the properties if your children don't want to.To summarize, I don't think appreciation on your "war zone" properties will make you wealthy. 

To summarize, I took the 15 units @ 10% occupied generating 950/unit to 100% occupied at an average of 1800/unit within 3 weeks. 

To summarize:1.

Can someone do us a favor and summarize how this procedure would look from start to finish, and using the #s provided if this statetgy is even worth it?

I’m 3 months into an FHA house hack and it’s arguably the best decision someone can make if they are interested in pursuing a frugal lifestyle.I will try and summarize some takeaways from my experince, since you are just asking for general advice.1.

Is there a website or app that does a good job summarizing key stats?

And you should have something in your lease agreement about immediate notifications for any water leaks of any nature and the consequences of tenant not doing it.To summarize: it depends on the roof condition, the insurer and your financial planning, it might make sense and have options in replacing the roof, or might be better to do repairs and postpone replacement.

These reports will let you summarize all types of expenses for each property and total them for all properties.  

@Brad HasselerTo summarize where most PM companies fail I would say: building business systems.