That’s why I try so hard to explain to people I meet every day the benefits.

@Colleen F. unfortunately, AFAIK, there is no other resource than go to small claims court and go after her, which will take me $2-3K in additional legal fees.

Just be cognizant that if you househack a multiunit, you have to live next door to your tenants, and you will also be steepening your learning curve by adding additional layers.

However I believe it’s great to have two independent sets of eyes (in addition to your own) on the books to make sure everything is accounted for and running smoothly.

Additionally, listing brokers represent what seller's provide them. 

So I saved an additional $2500 in taxes after the fact.

Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

Many lenders also impose additional requirements such as owner-occupancy, and/or that one lender make all of the institutional loans in the building.- Valuation: The variety of financing products available as individual tenant in common loans remains limited, and the terms are generally less favorable than either apartment building loans or condominium loans.

Additional Resources to check, 'FYIs', in case you want to learn more about rezoning in the future)-Look up your address on the city's zoning map here to see how properties in your immediate vicinity are zoned.