I was worried that the same home would be a competiting comp when it came time to sell but maybe that won't be a factor considering the amount of work we have done. 

Keep learning and work on improving your credit over time to expand your options.

Not looking to hand off my taxes but rather a consultation to review this piece when the time comes.  

I'm currently living in Tennessee and travel the state east to west several times a year.

We have reached out to every buyer/seller agent as well as previous owners to try and get statements proving it was an apartment.The issue is... now we need plans drawn up, a permit issued, and a city inspection on something that was converted decades ago and will cost thousands of dollars and time. 

Honestly, it was a great investment only because we bought it at the right time. 

What do you think, is now a good time for CRE investment? 

Call the gas company, if it's not back on, schedule a time for them to turn it on.

I'm particularly passionate about [ starting my own business on flipping houses..Outside of real estate, I enjoy  spending time w my kids ,, i love the outdoors alot and I enjoy making family memories .Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Take the time, energy and resources you are allocating towards this and refocus it on the underlying real estate.