But usually for a tenant occupied it's like $90-120 per monthI've noticed a lot of multi-family buildings are pre-WWII housing inventory - are there restrictions or issues common with that (historic districts, crazy high utility costs, etc)?

Depends on your scenario exactly though, never one cut and dry answer to which is better.

But assuming its a stable but growing market, every dollar of Net Operating Income you are able to force is explosive to the underlying asset value.Under both of these scenarios, you do not need to syndicate as long as you don't go too big on the deal size. 

Their most common threat is a security deposit dispute.

To gain investor confidence, ensure the investment property numbers are real, use the most common contract forms in your state (versus a 2 or 3-page) internet/guru contract form) with appropriate addenda, or an attorney-drafted form and attorney-drafted assignment agreement.

I know our title plants in the metro areas of Or Wa are all off shore and its common to order title one day it gets worked up in the Philippines at  night and back to Or the next day or 2 days.. but this one really shocked me thats why I thought to post about it.

However, let’s go with the scenario that you rent and HELOC the Las Cruces home.  

This is not overly common, but if you have a concern the worst they can say is no. 4.

If you choose not to show up, he would almost certainly be awarded a judgement.Of course, you could choose not to pay the judgement, but then he can send it to a collections agency and your credit score will be trashed.I don't see a scenario here where you get through this cleanly.  

I know that it's common with Turnkey companies to overvalue their properties.