If half of the land is in my name and half is in there's, I'm allowed to divide my half four ways and they can divide their's four ways.

Only half of the space upstairs is being used.

Only half of the space upstairs is being used.

Even adding value by making a half bath into a full bath, adding an extra bedroom, or knocking down a couple walls.

I mean I am funding homes within 60 miles of Pittsburgh right now today for 10 to 40k EACH cash.. did 14 of them in June alone.. why go to all the trouble of sub too.. just pay cash and enjoy the cash flow. 

The reason you lost equity is because appraisers are looking at comps that have sold in the six months, similar square footage, matched bed and bath count, within 3 miles of your property.

I moved 100 miles from friends and family to start this journey and I am pumped for more!

I moved 100 miles from friends and family to start this journey and I am pumped for more!

She does well and has over a year and a half in savings. 

In my experience half of the  properties don't match public records and that's in your advantage since the taxes on 3/1 would be lower than 4/2..you should always check with the county to see what permits have been pulled on the property.