Some investors use leasing agents with a lockbox setup for showings, but you still have to coordinate repairs, inspections, and make sure things actually get done.I wrote a post on the pros/cons of long-distance self-management.

For instance, the term could be 3 years and add a clause that says they have to return the property to the condition it was in when they moved in, not just keep their deposit. 

We do our best to build long term relationships with clients.

Rent would probably be a short term nightly basis. 

To answer your questions- 1) How are the townhomes/condos in terms of appreciation? 

Purchase price: $320,000 Currently have a long term renter, the rent pays the mortgage and other expenses but provides no cash flow.

Quote from @Jack Matthias: Hi Josh,Curious why the Heloc as this can be done with better terms going the conventional route. 

If you have a residential earnest money dispute its very different than negotiating a national retail NNN lease.Transactional vs litigationResidential vs commercialThose would go a long way to finding the best referral for your needs 

Essentially gamifying the learning of real estate jargon, terms, laws, etc!

Specifically how long it has been on the market.