Question here is, should I paint over and seal it or remove completely?

I definitely made some mistakes on this property, I should of had the house treated better to remove the smoke smell, after the reno was complete you can still smell a hint of that smell.

Going the “illegal” occupancy route to remove the tenant will probably cause more problems for YOU.

Think about it: The previous owner was in financial distress and was physically removed from the property after failing to pay their mortgage for several months.

Not everyone is going to be sitting at home that exact moment and clicking on their phone to get food delivered.

Monthly expenses may include the following : taxes, water/sewer, garbage, electric, gas, hoa fees, lawn care, snow removal, vacancy, repairs, capex, property management, and mortgage.Now if you are asking where do you find these properties, that is a whole different ball game.Start searching these forums and you will find what you are looking for.

Looking for tried & True products for combating Cat & Dog Odor on concrete slab foundation.
Thanks.

At this point, we are looking to remove the home from the two and a half lots it sits on and either lease the lots or sell them.

If it is primarily the oil spots that you are concerned about you can use a detergent, as well as concrete cleaner, baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide to try to remove them. 

@Carrie Mims Aside from the challenges of actually getting a HELOC on an investment property (and especially now), I'd consider the refi for a few reasons.  1. to lock in historically low 30 year fixed debt. 2. to remove the lender entirely from the picture, so you can employ their money again to do another project. 3. to remove the loan variability (HELOCs adjust are generally interest only).