The property is unused most of the year. 

They cannot continue a lawsuit on your behalf if you have not authorized it.I would send them a short demand:"You have five business days to stop the lawsuit and turn over all documents, funds, and anything else pertaining to my property.

I have some flexibility but rely heavily on my team for admin work and the day-to-day operations of property management.

As an owner you're allowed to manage your own properties.  

If I got a home equity loan for Property 1 and used the proceeds as downpayment for Property 2 and then got a 2nd loan for the remaining 75% purchase price for Property 2, when I sell Property 2, can I use the Property 1 loan as part of the cost basis for computing Property 2 capital gains?

Create rooms within existing square footage, look into ADU properties, etc. 

Purchase price: $630,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Completely gutted this property, brand new electrical, furnace, propane, finished basement to create separate unit.New garage with rental unit.

PLUS, you can buy 4-5X as many properties.

Hello,My wife and I recently found a property that fits all of the things we are looking for, perfect location, price, rooms, etc. except for one problem: The previous owner was a smoker :( Does anyone have experience buying/renting out/living in a home previously owned by smokers?

Hey BP, I recently purchased my second investment property!