I wasn't willing to settle for a turn-key property.Originally I thought about flipping it, but the area is perfect for me I decided to stay.

Now the key to doing something like this is to make sure you use the HELOC for an investment that will more than cover the HELOC payment. 

If on branches, and other vents on those branches work, then see # 2 above.Fourth -- based on what you've written, your building is no doubt a hopeless money trap and you would be better off just mailing the keys to the bank and moving to Lapland for a career in reindeer herding

In Las Vegas I’ve had a very good property Managment experience with 12 properties over 10 years with Brian @ key properties.

So glad you're already plugged into the podcast - it's been a huge source of education and inspiration for me and my husband in our REI careers.Best of luck to you in achieving your goals and I look forward to following your journey!

Might be a good time for cash for keys.

The BP podcast talks about sources for researching this, but I cant remember what they are.

Are there special financing sources that could make it worthwhile to set aside some of the residential units for low income housing or put solar on the rooftops or . . . ?

You will find the top markets competition will be high..I see you have lived in CLT but I highly recommend boots in the grounds, too many over analyze and never visit the market or end up going with a turn key provider having no idea where they are investing..Identify neighborhoods in both markets where you find potentials and visit both market to make the best decision.

A big key is to continue learning as much as you can.