The first tenants were fairly nice tenants, mom and her two kids (both teenagers) who were very helpful, showed us around their place and got us upstairs (vacant) access; however, both complained consistently about the previous (still current?)

In my experience as an agent, and also an investor, only about 5% of the agents are creative, resourceful and determined to find their investor clients solid performing deals. 

And make sure your accessing the heloc for business not personal purposes consistent with your current business model. 

But remember: "Past performance is not indicative of future performance"!

No, you cannot, there're very specific rules against it, despite the YouTube webinars encouraging you to deduct them (the symphony players lost a court case against the IRS trying to deduct their performance tuxedos)and so on.I know it's tempting to think you're sticking it to the IRS, but in the end they will stick it to you.

That’ll get you blacklisted pretty quickly.My story with the brokers is fairly consistent.

My 3-unit in the West Ward performs at a 20+ CoC.

I am aware that I need boots on ground and a solid team consisting of:RealtorContractorProperty manager Title officerEscrow officer RE attorneyWhat else should I add to my team and how do I locate a good seller finance deal (I am currently rebuilding my credit and so can't get financed) also how do I go about navigating a Real Estate Offer and present it to an out of state seller?

How has it been performing for you?

The first floor consists of 2 restaurants and the second and third floor is basically a 5 plex of apartments.