I found myself attending in-person networking almost weekly prior to the pandemic, but we live in a different world, and the digital shift has made it harder.Currently looking for personal investment deals in the area, and also passionate about connecting other local investors with trusted service providers.

Andy, I'm sorry to hear that your going through this, I don't personally know anyone dealing with such difficult tenants, but do know several Brooklyn based land lords who got tenants out in order to do reno. or dramatically increase rent. 

Either for violating the Alienation clause or non payment of tax insurance or mortgage payment.Now you friend is trying to figure out what to do. its simple he needs to stroke a check and pay the mortgage off. probably does not have enough time to refi.Now scenario 2.. your friend bought a sub 2 from some one that did the sub 2 and they are not paying your friend is now going to lose his/her house even though they have paid the person who bought it sub 2 ripped his payments and did not pay the underlying and is just a theif.which is it ???

If you have the bandwith, adding bedrooms/bathrooms or a new HVAC can significantly increase ARV.First-timers often over-focus on minor cosmetic changes like new paint, luxury upgrades that aren't necessary for the area, and personal preferences that don't align with market trends.Let me know if you have further questions.Good luck!

I would love to meet up with investors and agents in person in my area to learn more about real estate and any advice they may have.

I personally own properties in the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and Kern. 

The HELOC would need to go off your personal situation but if needed you may be able to do DSCR on the short term rental.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

I personally would use Shane Flipping- Flipping Custom Homes. 

I find TPs rent control too restrictive personally.