You will also need to determine how much you want to raise.

You should fire them right away and talk to an attorney to prevent the loss, but I wouldn't expect much and it could be a waste since a company that does this will not have the money to do anything.When you have just one unit and you are looking for PM companies, your options are the bottom of the barrel because it's not a good use of the big one's time.

If it's worth that much, taking a HELOC on it should not be an issue at all long-term or short-term as long as the bank will do it.

Private lenders are certainly an option but a fund structure would be much more efficient and scalable. 

I do have a third goal, but too much will happen by the time my second goal materializes that my third goal will likely change drastically.Also, I tend to find myself wanting to ask market-specific questions to agents/lenders/investors/contractors/etc. a lot.

I have found that I will need more networking to build the team necessary to make it a reality.

Most mortgage companies will not call loan due if payments are current but you do run that risk and need to be prepared to payoff or refi at a moments notice.

You need to wait until you receive the deed before rehabbing the property.

The property just needs to have a rental certificate.

I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible.