Yeah this is what I have been thinking but the asset protection attorneys kept saying oh there is risk here and I need to understand how much risk there is.I think one concern would be mold, which is not covered by hazard insurance.

When homes are pulled in a safety inspection must be paid for prior to the home being occupied.

Tenant B replied that he was tired of “this” and that he wanted his lease terminated because he feared for his safety.

There are a couple spots around town I would avoid, but I chose to raise my kids here and have never been concerned for their safety. 

Such a short timeline doesn't give you any real margin of safety since you get out of debt, then right back into debt shortly thereafter.This depends on your current interest rate though.

While proximity to developing scenes and amenities suggests upward potential, the nearby "war-zone" area could raise significant concerns regarding safety, tenant quality, and property value stability.

She has a co-signer willing to sign, but I'm hesitant with her age/safety (the garden unit has a steep staircase) and with rent being $1800 is that doable for her?

Trip hazards? 

My thoughts on the HELOC are that we could use it to renovate our current properties and use the funds to fix up distressed properties in the future(doing BRRR-like activities) and thinking it could be used as a safety net if needed.Should we be doing this HELOC if we are unable to pay it back in full at a later date.

We plan to use the home for short-term rentals—so safety is important.