I have remodeled the unit completely prior to putting it to rent, including addressing pre-movein readiness checklist I was given by RL after they walked through the unit (small list of punch items like toilet paper holder, cleaning unit, door stopper etc.).

No list no set of characteristics and predict motivation because motivation is based on emotion, NOT DATA.If you were a lion in the dry savannah of Africa and you wanted food.

The only food I have delivered is pizza, and even that is rare.

If I understand you correctly, they can't even access their food or clothing, so this will be a big impact on them for a period of time.

Andrew, honestly just keep going.You'll be worth 8 figures soon.Not many people love their jobs, but it puts food on the table and you are clearly good at it if you've been doing it so long.Use some extra income to start getting into RE investing.If you get a seller to carry 15% in 2nd position, you just need a 10% down payment.Its tough to do but everything in life takes sacrifice.

Residents can pay $1600 for rent and be in nicer areas of Memphis with better food, school, job, and transportation options. 

However, some might work with you if the second lien holder agrees to subordinate, meaning they stay in second place after your new loan is funded. 

Where will they get money for food and other necessities once HELOC is depleted?

Another issue is the gas station includes a liquor store so opening a new company to buy out business would mean losing the age of liquor license which may be beneficial in the future if they pass a law on permitting more liquor licenses to existing holders. 

The part you are missing is if that claim were to arise why wouldn’t the plaintiffs attorney simply list the deed holder in the claim?