Secondly, should I do a HELOC, HEL or an alternative?

I don't think this is a legally protected class, and I would never allow it in the house, but if I have a choice, I don't want you smoking outside either.

I have no choices other than seeing a slip and fall settlements lawyer, to know the possibilities in this!

Alternatively you could invest in crowd-sourced real estate investment like Fundrise or RealtyMogul, but those may have investment restrictions due to SEC regulations (ex: I think with Fundrise you can't invest more than 10% of your annual income if you're not an accredited investor). 

NOT replacing them and potentially dealing with the same thing with the value after we rehab OR doing all the other renovations first and then having to rip up some of the renovations such as the new flooring after they are done because I dont have a choice in removing the radiators.Appreciate your responses & anything helps!

Second of all, foreign properties are required to be depreciated on ADS (Alternative Depreciation System) Check out IRS Publication 946, or just speak with your tax advisor.Now to your question.

I am willing to rollover from my current 401K plan to another as long as this other account has a loan provision option.Options that were proposed to meI was looking into a self-directed 401K plan, however when I spoke to a representative @ Schwab their plans do not have a loan provision option either.Roth IRA accounts, no loan provision option Personal Choice Retirement Account, no loan provision optionWhat is the reasoning for wanting to do this?

An alternate route I haven't considered.

The choice on questionnaire is only 2-4 units.

Final alternative is just move here and buy the best property in the best location your money can buy.