They weren't reinventing the wheel or waiting to prove themselves in order to launch. 

My 15 year mortgage puts this deal in a tough positionMy options as I currently see it are-  Rent as is and realize negative cashflow-  Refinance to 30 year loan, (4 ish interest rate) but lower monthly payment-  Sell house and look for other investments-  Pay off mortgage balance to own property free and clearAdvice on how to proceed?

And stocks come overall with far fewer risks and complications.Without knowing much about your market or you goals, it's tough to say if this is a "good" deal. 

Self management is work, and I am not against paying someone for their efforts/skills but especially when starting profits can be thin and the option to self manage for the money savings could be the difference between success and failure.The locals have an expertise that is tough to duplicate from OOS. 

Things are moving quickly and finding affordable inventory is a bit tough right now but making connections is a big start to get up and running!

Investment property HELOCs are a bit tough right now, a lot of banks did tighten that product during covid and they are just now coming back.

How tough would it be to evict her?

From what I know (not a lender), it'll be tough.

@Logan LoughmillerThat’s a tough call.

Tough without cash flow.3.