Open ended contracts, particularly verbal ones, usually end badly.

Like deferred maintenance, (bad roof, worn out water heater/AC Unit, warped flooring, water damage) etc, unpaid utilities,  unpaid taxes, a second loan, unpaid HOA fees, a bad pool, bad reputation, sometimes squatters, sometimes they were drug houses, and so on.

My first ad budget was $295.00 credit I got from my local news paper. 

Which is too bad because in the end, they left with nothing. 

One incredibly important question, how are the reviews from the current listing and is there anything with the existing furniture that would give you a bad review?

The reason being if you show them those reserves and the deal goes bad, they are gonna come after you for that $ and that will put you in a really bad position.

Another option could be a home equity line of credit (HELOC) if you have enough equity in your primary or second home.

Victor is there a way where you are not made the bad person??

The Heloc can also pose as a debt obstacle since its an open end mortgage a.k.a credit card.a mortgage is also set up over 30 years so it offers a lower rate and payment. 

The rise in home equity over the years can be credited to two key factors:1.