I would just lock the door and forget about the unit...make it a storage room...save the 20k....the 24 unit apartment just became a 23 unit apartment.

Use grounded three prong surge protectors; Extension cords, plug adaptors and halogen lamps/bulbs are prohibited.Use microwaves, crockpots, toaster ovens, coffee pots, hot plates and other cooking equipment ONLY in the kitchen and not in the bedrooms or sleeping areas.Not permit the use of the laundry machines for any person that is not a Tenant.Shall not bring bicycles into the interior of the Premises (other than the basement).Tenant shall not hold, conduct or throw any large parties in the Premises.Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors alarms, a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector without a working battery will result in a fifty-dollar ($50) penalty for each infraction.Change out any broken or defective lightbulbsAllow Landlord to use Wi-Fi (if applicable) and electric to power smart home devices (if applicable) i.e. smart locks and thermostats.

I'm curious what was it about Atlanta and Cleveland that made you lock in on these markets? 

Nothing (US stays locked in this moment in time forever)Let's just assume there's a 33.3% chance of each outcome. 

He said their lock is on there, but he never gave them permission or authorized for them to do any of this.

That's why I was leaning toward Heloc, didnt want to make payments on money I haven't used yet, but then again I'm gonna leverage my primary residence would like to be locked into a fixed rate at the same time, believe I can get into a 3.875 right now on a cash out refi.

Get a 4 mm thick click lock vinyl wood look with no less than a 12 mil wear layer and make sure it has either an aluminum oxide or ceramic bead finish for scratch resistance.

post 24 hours notice to enter (assuming your state requires 24 hours. some require 48 I think). then go in. if the locks have been changed, drill them out and replace them. bill this to your tenant. you should also stress to the outgoing tenant, that the illegal tenants possession of the property works the same as if the tenant never left and the original tenant is jointly responsible for anything the illegal occupant does. stress that you cannot force him out without a lengthy eviction, but him and his brother should do everything in their power to get him out ASAP. continue your eviction process, and do not stop until you have full possession.

Maybe set up one room like her bedroom with a locking door knob so that she can put kitties and 'stay out of this stuff' in there and feel save while you work 9 to 5 each day. 

@Guy Primo1) Somethings up with your device, you’re posting constantly. 2) The 1% rule isn’t a rule and it rarely make sense.