Again, I'm not an attorney however i would meet interesting probate attorneys and enjoyed supporting them by herding cats in the courthouse. 

You should put together a financial overview of all of your assets (liquid and property + business, cars, etc.) and approach a couple of these lenders in this post:http://www.biggerpockets.com/hardmoneylenders/oregonIt would be wise to get together a Personal Financial Statement with all supporting documents (bank statements, notes, FF&E, etc) ahead of time before approaching any more lenders.

(compliance)If the remedies can be enforced is the collateral sufficient to support recovery?

Grandma needs to decide whether she wants to be a landlord or support her church friends.

I doubt that Senators and Congressmen can survive a re-election supporting a policy that allows for their constituents to be thrown out on the streets.Most Section 8 agencies are run at the state level with funding from the Feds - it will take some time (at least two years) before the dust settles if it does happen....but I doubt it will happen.....but as with any law, the courts have to evaluate the legislative intent. 

GSI - Expenses = NOIGSI is a variable and while some estimated 1-3% appreciation, but that is not always supported in the real world - - FMR stays constant for long periods.Expenses are variable often held constant but frequently increase from City and Services.IMO, your annual NOI is more about how you manage RENTS and EXPENSES than any abstract formula.

It makes people feel like there's no real pressure, just support for when they're ready.

It's a true fixer and I need to know if I should just tear it down or if its bones are strong enough to support a complete gut and remodel.

Its very hard for most people to ever leave a JOB, especially if you have family to support and one probably shouldn't even consider it until they have replaced their income. 

Disadvantage: getting a SFH instead of more units under one roof,  as we will live in it we will have to do mortgage payments without other units' support as in a 2-4 unit property.Option 3: wait till equity in out triplex will grow closer to 20% and then refi.