Why do you believe cheap housing is in the best interest of the public?

And it may ultimately be a scale problem --- it's hard to work with the "best" when you work on smaller projects.

I realize that's a lot of equity to be sitting there so my question is what would be best move to try to increase income now.   

My spouse was the primary decision-maker, and I’m unsure whether to keep my share, sell, or hire a property manager.For those who’ve faced similar situations, what worked best for you?

There is a set time for the agreement, so if you can't give 30--45 days for the agent to find you the right deal, or don't trust they can/will, then move on to the next agent.By entering into an agreement with the agent they become your fiduciary, and as such will represent your best interests. 

Having said that, the best course of action is to tell the tenant what day and time the appointment is and explain if she wants to be there for it that's fine, if she can't be there, that is fine too, the workers will be entering her property without her being there.

Some lenders work with 220+ lenders and can really understand which lenders are best for you based on your situation.

Welcome aboard and best of luck investing! 

The best course of action is probably a HELOC.

If you do not have US FICO, then the best I see on the market is usually 75% LTV with slightly higher rates.