Before all the goodie too shoes with a lot of money run in here and talk about a tenant getting injured or suing you for renting an illgeal structure, even if they KNOW it's illegal you can settle with them and it'll be a lot less than $300,000.

It sounds like you're in a challenging position to start off with, and I've been in your shoes.

Im sticking to it for now but there are so many avenues i was hoping someone has been in my shoes and could offer their experience.

If you were in my shoes what would you do??

It was a movie made to showcase that piece of it. 

Hey Guys,So, If you were in my shoes right this second, and have a large insurance chain franchise wanting to rent out Unit 1, left side of the building, for $1000.00 per month, what would you do right now?

I have never been in these shoes, however I would be very careful on bringing in a contractor and asking him to tell you what needs to be done.

If I were in your shoes I would first sit down and figure out what you want.

Try reaching out to some local wholesalers so you can see if there is anything floating around that is a good deal and possibly even some owner finance deals.If I were in your shoes (and I am) , first steps to freedom would be to eliminate bad debt until the only debt I have is sub 5% APR, find a motivated 4 plex owner and get the best conventional loan if possible and owner occupy one unit.

@Chris SwindleMy first question to my investors (putting myself in your shoes from my perspective) would be your feedback is much appreciate and enables me to be of best service to you.