But am I truly liable for what happened to her in her unit from her washer and dyer? 

A 4 unit will be out at that price.

Are there any banks offering a HELOC on rental units?

@Mubarak Basha no software will automatically have these reminders.You'd need to find software that has custom fields you can create and then tie to reports or alerts.Free software options won't offer this.How many units are you DIY managing?

There exist several distressed apartments buildings in downtown Lisbon (1-6 units) from 300-500k needing refurbishment with an average refurbishment cost of 20-30k max per building.

I have a long-term rental in STN MTN (Stone Mountain) GA, and have a one year lease with a section 8 tenant and content with the cash flow, however, I can make more if the basement gets converted to a separate unit.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

I'm exploring alternative financing options and would greatly appreciate insights or experiences in similar scenarios.Key Points:Property Location: Cahokia HeightsPurchase Price: $17,000Rental Income: Approximately $1,500/month via Section 8Condition of Property: Updated plumbing, roof is in good shape, needs AC unit, paint, flooring and cabinets and counter topI'm considering reaching out to private lenders but would like to gather opinions on:Feasibility of securing a mortgage for a low-cost property.Attractiveness of this deal to private lenders.Any creative financing strategies that could be applicable here.Legal and tax implications I should be aware of.Potential risks and how to mitigate them effectively.Any advice, suggestions, or contacts in the private lending space would be immensely helpful.

They have a house with an in-law apartment (essentially a 2-unit MFH) that needs some work.

I am a small real estate investor in San Antonio, TX looking to diversify my portfolio with some long-term units in Ohio.