I totally agree - the BP search function within BP is not the greatest.I argue that it is better to fine a BP post via google.Regarding your request for a CPA to help with the taxation of fund of funds, you likely need to connect with a CPA who understands partnership taxation.

I actively discourage this by pretending to be a barely functional alcoholic.

I would like to utilize the HELOC to lend to the partnership, from my own LLC (which would be paid interest above what the HELOC charges) but am wondering what hurdles I need to jump through to do it properly.

All old brick has hair line crakes is normal.   99% of exterior brick cracking (and basement/foundation cracking) is due to improper or not functioning gutters and down spouts and ducting water away from the house. 

I thought I had read somewhere that if you're month-to-month/holdover, the landlord can raise rent with no cap (at least the # of times) provided they give proper notice...unless that was the law *prior* to the bill being passed last year? 

By the sounds of it you are not seeking money, you gave proper 30 day notice the month to month would not be renewed past X date and you are now beyond X date and you want your property back. 

Additionally, I would post, call, and leave a message stating that you need to come inside the property to inspect with proper (our lease states 24 hours) notice.

yes, we have had similar situations and have not had any issues (SE MI) in gaining possession of property where the lease was properly terminated. 

We hate the tutorial, but know we have to go through it to understand the control and functions properly or we will surely be slain in an unforgiving and merciless death.  

Do you trust that they made a proper executive decision to save you money and them time, by doing a smaller fix than originally estimated.