There are people there that can check on the operation for you.  

was there any total loss?

If I refi cash out I can probably only get about $50k out of the investment property, any ideas on another way to get the amount I need that I may not be thinking of?

Any insight would be great. 

If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

There are lots of good responses to your questions posted on this thread.  

All IRA-related transactions must be "arm's length", in other words, IRA can't get involved in any transaction with yourself, your immediate family members or any entities these individuals own or control. 

There's 100s of us though he owes millions to but I doubt there's much of anything left.

People in my area live right next to train tracks and there are loud trains shaking the place at all hours.

Here’s some context: Property 1: >$100k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $220k @ 2.88% (30-year fixed)Property 2: >$70k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $252k @ 3.38% (30-year fixed)Extra considerations: - I have $15-20k liquid to use for any of these deals- My current job is relatively stable, but not high-payin- Current properties in TX, living in NY, looking to invest in Mid-West (crazy, I know)- No other debt obligations besides the two mortgagesUltimate goal/timeline: Though a bit ambitious, I’d love to build up the portfolio to 10-20 units in the next two yearsI understand that any/all replies aren't financial advice; all ideas welcome for information purposes.