Your journey is an inspiration and helps me believe I can do this.

You can rent out your rooms.

Can I just sell the property as is?

@Jimmy Leaton If you can rent out your primary home and it can be cashflow positive to help with upkeep from maintenance, repairs, and any bits of vacancy then it's worth exploring more.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

You can have both:)

We currently use eMoney which is great but can get expensive as our firm grows and can a lot of times be too complicated for most clients. 

Can anyone recommend an eviction atty in New Hanover Cty?  

If you can only get into one, a fund isn't a bad way to go because you get into multiple properties at once. 

I believe in the potential of Oakland, and I’m looking forward to exploring opportunities that can contribute to our neighborhoods.If you have any tips, resources, or insights to share, I would love to hear from you!