That is precisely what adverse possession laws are designed to enable.  

But I think the bottom line in helping me with my RE career is that my degree has allowed me to earn a comfortable salary which enabled me to get started in investing in RE.

This enables the ‘market’ to return the 10.6%.Now mutual fund managers try to beat that and some do, occasionally.

Technology has enabled communication with a remote CPA through phone calls, emails, skype etc.

I had the site built in Wordpress using the Elementor framework and then used the OwnerRez Wordpress plugin, widgets and short codes to enable bookings and calendar display.

It will enable you to greatly increase the amount of cash you have available.

For instance, to invest some of your hard-earned money on key investments that will enable you to become financially independent, which will allow you to enjoy life to the fullest in the NOW.

Yes we understand the drawbacks of having HOA on our rental property, but this HOA is pretty low and we plan to increase the rent again next year at lease renewal, hopefully enabling us obtain some cash flow. 

@Curt Davis Should a buyer be comforted by a second appraisal that enables the purchase to move forward at the original purchase price? 

This will protect and reduce potential liability, Will enable you to only have to file one tax return for your entire portfolio, which also means reduce administrative costs.