The website 51west.properties also scores low on scam advisor ("owner is using a service to hide their identity, high number of suspicious websites on the server, registrar has a high % of spammers and fraud sites, website is (very) young, website appears to be hosted by a company with a bad reputation", all according to https://www.scamadviser.com/check-website/51west.properties...)Trust your instincts. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Reputation and referrals matter.I invest out of state, and I’ve been burned by bad contractors before—it’s a fast way to lose money.

No tax consequences for you or your wife.

I learned the hard way that going with Moen/Delta/American Standard, well known reputable brands for showers & faucets.

I’m having issues with them as they’ve grown & only worried about their  reputation & anyway to make extra money.

Default Consequences: If the husband defaults on the HELOC, the lender can pursue the property as collateral.

Brian Tracy says we should invest 10% of our income into our education every year which I agree but from reputable guys like Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and etc. 

I would suggest to contact a reputable PM in the area to get the real feel.

Failure to comply with a court order can have severe consequences.