I like things cut and dry so there's no opportunity for misinterpretation of who is covering what.

But let me say this, I am aware that housing is in short supply.”Powell also reiterated that:- unemployment while still low is steadily notching higher;- job and wage growth while still strong are steadily moderating;- inflation is moderating, on trend, and the Fed’s target of 2% is on the horizon.The Bottom like: I still think we get interest rate cuts in September, and a second one after the election.

Now you can add that number to the sale price of the house  or ask your buyer to cut you a check , you work for them , not me . 

Are there things I should be looking for other than the cut they take?

Our house has not appreciated much since October 2022, and homes are moving very slowly in our area with frequent price cuts.

Then, I searched for new or almost new gated Townhomes and finally paid Cash for a 1500 3/1 with garage and pool, in a 17 unit community with low HOA in Valrico on the North side of Hwy 60 for peace and quiet and safety while I travel.

That doesn't cut it for me.

This means if you need cash you can remortgage just one property to access the money instead of two, cutting fees and work in half.

CO landlords can still evict for all of the common grounds for eviction: nonpayment of rent, violation of lease terms, damage to property, disturbing the peace, health and safety violations, illegal activities etc. and can also still evict if they plan to conduct repairs or renovations, property demo or conversion, move in to the unit themselves or have a family member move in, withdraw the property from the rental market, or if the tenant refuses to sign a new lease with reasonable terms. 

@Chris Seveney is right....you will likely pay way more than you planned to finish the project, but in my opinion, the most important thing to do is stop the bleeding by finishing or cut off the arm completely by selling the property.