Wanted input on how much might be involved here to remediate, and what range of costs I am looking at, I fully understand that once the drywall is cut open there might be who knows how much damage to the framing, insulation, and whether it is worth it to even get involved with this property.

I'd assume the 'favors' don't constitute payment.What is the best way to cut ties with him?

This includes some major items like below upgrading septic to elgin septic system 20kupgrading electric to new cod 20ktree cutting trimming 10ktrench/French drain 10khvac replacement repair 10knew plumbing 10kcrawlspace repairs 10kappliances replacement 5kdoors replacement 5kmold repairs 3kroof repairs 3kother repairs It is in good location.

It should cut down on costs and complaints.If the tenant demands upgrades you can't do, I'd give him whatever notice is applicable in the jurisdiction to tell him to go pound sand and find another place to live.

Furnishing is death by 1000 cuts; you're putting a lot of money and a fair amount of risk into a property that you don't own to make $300-500/month per door if everything goes right.

Neither one of us wants to retire this early, just the ability to find something we both really downright love and if that means taking a pay cut we want the means to be able to do that and not have it affect our lives too much. 4.

For quick math, just cut the rent in half.

With this you can target areas and cut out the middleman.

Pretty cut and dry process.

From a straight interest rate standpoint and return it is better to not pay off your loans.   2.