If you want to talk thru this, or work with a lender that does not require you to be a part of the loan, let me know!

@Jason Mergl Talk to Stephen McCormick at Empire Real Estate.

I still need to link up with a contractor and talk this out, but I'm wondering if anyone had examples where they put around $50k into a home and what the results were. 

If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.

They could also call the local board of realtors and talk to the grievance or professional standards dept to file a complaint.

We talking rough area or working class? 

If so, self-managing properties might not be the best use of your time - In any case, I'd encourage you to talk to multiple local property management companies, keep the above in mind, and understand how they approach management.In my experience, property management isn’t just about finding the right tenant or collecting rent—especially in a tenant-friendly state like Rhode Island.

He knows what he is talking about and he is spot on.  

I am happy to hop on a call to share more of my local expertise and if you're still looking for professional property management, I can talk to you more about that.

I talk to so many people who regret not getting a PM up front because they are having problems or high eviction rates doing it alone.