More lessons to be had but we are ready to tackle it on.

If not, I would tackle that problem first.  

“Austin deserves a city manager who isn’t afraid to tackle the issues impeding our city’s development with bold strategies and creative solutions.

I don't take advantage of it, I pay them for their time, but their eyes and assistance here and there is worth its weight in goal.I think if you can tackle those things on the front end, you may be off to a pretty prosperous investing career.

The first of many things I'm trying to tackle is whether an online rent payment service is worth it, and if anyone has recommendations for one. 

So I have a few questions here...What is the best way to tackle a conversion like this from a finance side?

If you are a skilled person with some extra money in the bank and some good tradesman contacts then tackling an easy renovation shouldn't be a problem.

Step back and look at where you are and why this loan feels like such a priority or a burden and what the best way is to tackle it - even if that means the delayed gratification of paying it off asap. 

There's no sense in trying to tackle the 15%...you'll bleed out.Good real estate data can be found from a good Realtor in your area who is willing to help you study areas where the market is outperforming the rest.

I am blessed because I [so far]am being blessed with the opportunity to live until I die. and I am having SO much fun playing with power tools, learning how to sand floors [ yes, I am using very special masks and all sorts of protection because of a supressed immune system] and I am getting ready to tackle repairing huge holes in the plaster walls that have concrete under them.