But I wouldn’t let slightly negative cash flow prevent you from tapping into $100k in equity to buy a better deal.

Poured concrete is usually cheapest but there are other options such as dry-laid pavers, boardwalk decking, and asphalt.

Politics are no fun, please keep it out of this site.To the question at hand, I'd consider it highly unlikely for anything to be passed that would prevent corporate ownership.

I understand the concern for flooding in certain areas, but I know that many municipalities are concerned as well and have plans to mitigate or prevent issues with this.

Furthermore, the child must have provided a level of care during this timeframe that prevented the aging parent from requiring nursing home care.

I know you mentioned you don’t like your 9-5 but I’d be cautious about quitting since this will prevent you from getting loans under your name.

My largest improvement cost was putting in a fresh asphalt driveway with a side 4 car parking lot.

Some folks will purchase LLC's instead of the property to prevent a sale flag with the county auditor, but that takes a special case. 

My credit is amazing, but the banks have this lovely balloon strategy preventing us from hedging against inflation. 

Also if it is within distance for you to do so there is nothing preventing you to drive the neighbor and take a look at the property current state and take external pictures for yourself without disturbing the tenants unless you are and out of state buyer to the property.