However, I would suggest you run 3-5 properties through each model you're considering to get a feel for the pros/cons of each.

It was like the perfect storm I lost my job and was in a car accident.

@Joseph Hammel,It is your rental business so it is up to you who manages your properties and how much you pay, but I would suggest that you discuss this strategy with your CPA to ensure that you are fully understand all the numbers. 

My husband got a job offer to work in Leuven.

I live about 3.5hr away but have a full time job, kids, and other commitments that make DIY challenging. 

I'm sure there are other strategies available and would greatly appreciate all insight others are using to pay off and reuse their HELOCs.David Greene suggests that if you use a HELOC for an investment, get the money back in 18 months or less.

understood,  the property is really outdated so I wanted to really make it nice but the first estimate was 30,000 for labor along. so Im waiting for a quote  to just do lBP flooring a paint job. 

Your comments suggest that it’d be better for me to sell it outright.

However, our realtor did an amazing job of putting us at ease and going the extra mile with videoing unit and going over to look at anything when we had questions or concerns.

I usually suggest new property owners setup a business before they even close on a property and then use a business credit card for all expenses moving forward and also for them to link it to Quickbooks so everything is automatically tracked for them.There are a lot of nuances and strategies but this is a 30,000 foot view of why you should opt for business>personal