The city (Temecula, CA) I bought in is growing, safe and has high potential for rental due to the job opportunities and military base near the area.

Best bet is to get your mortgage broker on the phone and be honest about what and where you want to do. 

Because I'm working with small dollars, my best bet is to take the project in smaller chunks to make sure the crew is paid for what they've done.

I bet there is a bank out there that will be able to help you.

I bet one of them would do the trickhttps://www.zillow.com/oklahom...

There is trash inside and outside of the house (we have photos)-We need to sell both houses ASAP because Rose is under 24/7 homecare due to blindness and other health conditions that do not allow her safely live on her own; she is paying for this care out of her savings and money runs out in December 2021.

I do not want to leave as is, as she did not get permits, and I have no way of knowing if these alterations were made safely--there is electrical work afterall, etc.

@Nick Gee Your best bet to avoid or defer capital gains would be to use a 1031 Exchange to invest in a new property.

My gut is telling me to hold onto it as it's a great rental in a safe area.

You mentioned not raising rent in 16 years, so I am betting three things:1.