@Sonya Gulka I live and invest in the metroplex, there are a number of great areas around here to explore. 

DSCR loans are the best option for holding title/taking out a loan in an LLC. 

DM me if you want help or need to explore more.

Plus, then you can either sell it with very little land if you want to keep space and options, or with most of the land if you want to avoid the upkeep of the land. what do you think you could sell the house for and how much does it ent for?

@Sam Nichols Not a great feeling, I'm sure.Easiest option is to find another property manager.

If you're looking for appreciation and good tenant laws, Florida is a great option. 

If you don't have the funds you'll need to make them through a W2 job, or 1099 contract work.Alternatively, you can looking into other "creative" financing options.

4) Model Scenarios to Explore Opportunities - WHAT IF scenarios!

Also the added value from developing the lot is more in the vacant part than in the already built portion.If we do have to sell the whole parcel, another option could be a performance bond and a lien on the property.Looking up pros and cons of performance bonds, this interesting article comes uphttps://www.lauriebrennan.com/blog/to-bond-or-not-to-bond-th... 

I would recommend exploring Orlando and the West coast.