We decided to do a full rehab to get nearly double the rent ($2900)and increase the ARV to $260k.  

We decided to lower the price and hopefully that’ll create some traction. 

When they decided to inquire about the rescue fund they left me out of all of it then threw me on a call with the lender, rescue fund, an attorney they hired for themselves and a few partners.

One was purchased a  few years ago by an out-of-state owner who has decided to sell and has doubled in value.

What I am trying to say is so little of the return is based on cashflow, it shouldn’t be the deciding factor. 

Prospective tenant views apartment and decides if they want to apply.3.

Even if you don't decide to keep it in the long run, it's an appreciating asset you can make money off of.

I'm struggling a little bit on deciding the best agreement to make sure I can get some cash flow, payback the HELOC, and not drive the new mortgage up too much with the Refi out of the HELOC.

In the case of the stolen furniture I would also ask how did the police offer develop the competence to read a lease and decide that was a reason to not pursue the case? 

I'd recommend listening to this episode of BiggerPockets Money and then using the linked spreadsheet to help you decide https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-572