The issues couldn't be seen without putting gauges on the a/c etc and running diagnostics which I'm not qualified to do nor do I have the tools. 

So to summarize, gold/silver, and rental properties are what I see as the best investments for the coming few years, just account for additional vacancies and depreciation in the property value, and recognize gold/silver as a tool to hedge against economic downturn rather than a money maker. 

He has the tools and is a great educator.

If the property has other compliance issues I have to use the other enforcement tools in my toolbox (which may end up with new liens for unpaid fines - but there is a process to obey). 

I have used the BPs BRRRRR tool to see if it can work.  

(SEE PICS BELOW) in other words, rule out the deals that have a weird sign in the financial transaction history that says they or a "no go"  and also the financial signs that all point to YES YES YES,  PLEASE GO AND KNOCK THIS DOOR. i have hit a total of 35 doors speaking with around 15 homeowners. 2 - semi polite NO's15 - Hell no's2 - IF YOU DONT GET THE F%$ off my properties' 16 - the rest not home :) im in sales and have a tough skin, lol but im ready to get rollin again!!!

Most flippers I've spoken with lost on their 1st deal but that might be because they went ahead with limited tools in their tool belt. 

Rentals are going to bring you financial freedom, flips are a good tool to help you buy more rentals.

Are you using to simply collection rent payments or you use it as property management tool/app?

Not every tool is appropriate for every job. :)Our HELOC is designed primarily for Jumbo 80/10/10 SFR owner occupants.