The part that calms me down thinks that this could all be organic growth due to all of the positive market forces going on right now and that prices will continue to go higher naturally.

I truly am so very sorry, I'm just in the worst position, it feels.

I came across note investing in the book a perfect storm by Jay Hinrichs and David Newton and recently got into a position to buy notes.

What you should understand is how those items that are "passed through" from the K-1 impact you from a tax perspective.You  can ask the syndicator for a sample K-1 (we provide to our investors).   

Positive note- property management in place and 1 new tenant placed bringing occupancy to 50%Unfortunately it still is 50% vacant.

Hello Andrea:  That used to work 15 years ago yet not now.I am in Ontario in Kitchener Waterloo and we are happy to find a property that can break even for cashflow or have a small positive or small negative each month and it still works out as a good investment due to the expected appreciation in value over time and the expected rent appreciation over time and the paydown on the mortgage over time.  

(Thank God) Many of the attendees won’t be aware of the possibilities as you are either so if you start to dislike it make sure to keep it positive for those around you.

I was in your similar position about 13 years ago. 

I don't want multi-family and I already understand NNN, so I'm just exploring other "outside the box" options that are low impact and very passive. 

If you can still have positive CF after you refinance...then refi and get your Equity working instead of lounging around being lazy.