Mind you it's even worse in Europe (and Japan), where interest rates never went above 0 and remained negative all along. 

May work again especially if travel remains off the table longer term.

It’s a new area to me so I’ll remain eyes wide open and proceed cautiously. 

I moved here from Chicago a few years ago when I decided to 'house hack' an apartment building that was turned into a big house and I'm turning it back into apartments.I'm on the hunt for the next deal, it's time for me to get out of this one so the remaining work can be completed!

pay all the expenses and buy property insurance... and hand over all the remaining rent...

We also deleted the upload so no information remains on the system following the denial.No help offered, no interest in trying to resolve the issue. 

Overall, I've seen the demand for contractors remain extremely high.

With a 50:50 ownership, it may have to remain a passive investment for you both.

@Matt Holley you haven't told  us what the value is versus what you paid for it.A refinance will only allow you to tap up to 80% of the property value after 6 months.Not aware of any lenders that will give you a 2nd mortgage or HELOC to tap the remaining 20%.Also, would advise againsti it - even if you could find someone to lend!

Let the seller give their numbers first and ever remain the reluctant buyer.