@Jacob HavlovickBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Cash for keys will be my first option.

However, there are better options than $180 a month and $1000 for a WP site. 

We are simply a group of almost 150 investors in RADD who have had zero returns and are looking for options to get our money back...if possible. unless there is insurance to go after or some hidden deep pockets  class action is a non starter I suspect. just looks like from we see a failed investment or at least a deeply flawed one.

Most likely I can pocket 50% of the rent for paid off property.  

This means you will be coming out of pocket more.

I can get prime-0.51% on a HELOC but I don't love the risk to my monthly payments if rates rise - that is why I like the fixed second mortgage option. 

I know it is an especially difficult market to break into as a new investor due to demand and competition, but I feel that it is still my best option.

After a year you finance, it gets into BRR situation that is no money from your pocket as equity takes care of downpayment and you own the building.

After you’ve found a few options, review them with your agent.