Someone there should help direct you.See if your local Library can direct you to an advocate to help you understand and perhaps accomplish your goal of getting your sister better housingIs your sister also eligible for Food stamps?  

I have a hard time selling but if you need that equity to get a better return for you and have a path to accomplish that, then selling might be wise.

These rolls can be purchased in various densities to accomplish higher R-Values, even for cavities of the same thickness.As for what's best or most efficient - questions without absolute answers in my opinion... find out what the pros do in your area - that'll be a good indicator.Also, given your locale, you may be required to have a vapor barrier, so be sure to check into that.Good luck!

What are you trying to prove or accomplish with REI?

I just relocated to the Philly area from MId-Hudson Valley in New York and I'm really energized over new construction in the city, fine dining, cultural attractions, sports, charm, beauty (love Fairmont Park) -- it's so encouraging so see. 

I believe if I get my goal and my plan of accomplishing it down on paper with more specifics, it will make it much easier to take action, because it will be much easier to see what actions are going to lead to the goal.

But if you are looking to accomplish something else then there are other ways to accomplish it besides sinking your available cash into the houses.

What are you looking to accomplish? 

I'm looking forward to hearing more about you're goals and future accomplishments!

There are ways we can accomplish this so you get the advantages of a significant owner-carry.