Again I don't recommend using the HELOC to buy a LTR unless you can force appreciation heavily and refi out the HELOC.Regardless having a HELOC out is a good idea so you can be your own bank and fund a flip or BRRRR.I would go with the 300k as it might take time for me to find a deal and I would have more resources for bigger projects. 1% isn't too crazy... accesss to 100k is better IMO

Do you have any recommendations on how to remedy the situation?

It's a sleepy read, but I do recommend reading the NYS Tenant Protection Act of 2019 -- 55 pages of fun!

This is a two-way interview, so have a short list of questions to ask the mentor (What books do you recommend I read to gain a better understanding?

Ares (ARCC) in particular seems to have good stability along with high yield.Does anyone here have experience or recommendations on potential investments?

She still left a one star review and airbnb refuses to remove it because it was her "experience" at my property even though I dont have a single other rating out of 30 thats below a 5.Anyways does anyone have recommendations for better alternatives?

I would recommend to work with an agent.

The biggest question is would I recommend OCF?

Does anyone have a recommendation for local Detroit RE attorneys for entry level investors in the Detroit area? 

Can anyone recommend a great accountant they've worked with who also has experience with US Expats living abroad filing their taxes back in the US?