Aaron I would not pay but if they wanted to have this added I would have a licensed electrician perform the work. 

With that said I am looking to do minimal work to renovate the home such as painting and adding new appliances.

You're literally the prey these ad predators work off of, do you not see how gullible you appear?

If the higher end rent prices on comparable units take an extra month to fill the vacancy and also the tenant stays 1-2 years instead of 3-4 years on average those landlord make LESS income charging that rental price ESPECIALLY if they pay a PM a placement fee upon turnover on top.

I’m in the San Diego area and my husband and I are adding 2 additional rental units to our property. 

PS5, TV and two gamer chairs is about the same cost or less than an arcade unit Any extra concerns or methods you take to make sure your gaming system does not get broken? 

If you feel ambitious, you could try a BRRR strategy adding additional equity to the subject home and then taking equity out of it to pay off either the HELOC or if you decided to the refinance the primary residence. 

One option I'm considering is adding the equivalent of a camelback, or second story over one side of the home, adding ~900-1000sqft and 2 or 3 bedrooms. 

For your first guests, go the extra mile—leave a welcome note, provide thoughtful amenities, and ensure the place is spotless.After their stay, send a friendly message like, “Thanks for staying!

I know it seems like a tough task, but can you spend a few more months or a year while you continue to learn to really tighten the budget or find ways to earn a little extra to start from a stronger position?