Line is thin.

I don't want to sell because this is only going up in value since a subway line is due to be built in my neighborhood in the next two years.

after calling them literally every day (not an exaggeration) for an update, i resorted to calling the service rep that came out directly and only with him on the line and three-way calling HMS with me on the line using his service professional portal did we get the answer that they claimed they completed the replacement and closed the file. 

Where is the line drawn on making a living from this type of investor investing? 

Your net investment income is your gross investment income (less your fully deductible  investment expense)Your do not have to deduct miscellaneous investment expense from your investment income as tax reform took that deduction away.Bottom line: you can deduct the interest if you itemize but limited to net investment income. 

His boss and I found him in bed unresponsive. 

Once values came back in line, I was required to unfreeze those loans, frozen for that reason.

I saw a listing for a 2 bed/2 bath room in a ski lodge that we have stayed at before. 

Also, definitely stay away from websites zillow and Icomps for comps- those sites can be up to 70% off on their numbers.Now I don't know the specifics of your deal like beds/baths, lot size, etc, but looking at comps within a .1 of the area, I would guess you'd be in the upper 300k range.

A line of credit to use if I need it.