Cost vs long term benefits/ forced appreciation. 6 out of 8 of the units have an unfinished basement and I’ve thought about finishing them and turning the 2/1.5 into a 3/2 bath. 

You got this better things are on their way and stay positive that solution that benefits you will happen.  

I'm a buy and hold person with the hope that growth equity will benefit me 15 years from now. 

No replies yet - I've been thinking about this a little more...what would someone thinks of these ideas:-  10% equity added - which seems to essentially be what a property management company might charge for their services.-  1-2% additional equity percentages, as a "finders fee", to essentially mimic what an agent might receive in commissions if I were an "outside" investor.Thoughts?

The only potential benefit in that case to you is in serving her - you know where to find her, and can have the sheriff do it.

I purchased this new construction home about 8 years ago it under a “go zone” program which provided significantly can’t tax benefits for building new homes and renting them in areas effected by hurricane Katrina.

FHA offers favorable rates and terms to put people in homes not to benefit investors.

I have a great credit score and I am willing to do some of the minor contracting work (painting, retiling and landscaping) by myself as I don’t have a family and I am currently house hacking with other lieutenants and I’m essentially only paying 300 dollars or so to live in my house every month while still paying equity on my mortgage.

I have a great credit score and I am willing to do some of the minor contracting work (painting, retiling and landscaping) by myself as I don’t have a family and I am currently house hacking with other lieutenants and I’m essentially only paying 300 dollars or so to live in my house every month while still paying equity on my mortgage.

Perhaps the answer to this question depends on the purpose of the sign - is it for the benefit of the tenants in case any issues?