If it was my money only in the deal, and if she pays on time, gets along with the neighbors, doesn't call me to come fix every towel drying bar that comes loose from the wall - and her "hoarding" doesn't cause an insect or rodent problem, I would probably let her stay for $325 because I'm too nice and i like long term tenants even at lower rates.Maybe she would become my first Section 8 renter ever if Section 8 paid more than $325 in that area. 

Mold is everywhere, but there can be a health issue if readings are excessive as compared to the control sample and as compared to what is considered a normal indoor fungal ecology.

So if all hell broke loose, all I'm losing would be the original 20% + time + Headache + Uncalculated rehab cost, which is still somewhat a acceptable loss in my current stage in life.

A HELOC can be a very easy and powerful tool to invest in real estate as long as you are smart about it or you will loose your home and mess up your credit.  

Run some amortization tables for your self with a fixed rate for differing length of times.You will be shocked that the changes in the mortgage payments and the effects on your ROI.Ask your partner what's the advantage to creating excessive equity when that money could have been put to work elsewhere?

I like an excessive use clause.

If i don't move forward with a new tenant soon loose my rental unit. 

The faucet is loose too and is this  considered wear and tear?

Run a loose ship and you'll continue to have problems.

They agreeing to findings.2. complete repairs found by inspection and deduct from deposit3. clean carpet if they don't provide a receipt from a local, professional cleaner which is the condition they received it in. deduct from deposit if they didn't.4. if a pet was allowed, they must turn in a receipt showing it was treated for fleas. if If they dont it comes out of the deposit. if any damage from pet they're given an estimate of repair and sign an agreement that they will pay any excess not covered by deposit.5. touch up painting as needed, filters changed, fire alarm batteries updated.6. get keys from tenant and change locks. old locks go into inventory to be used in other properties.7. return their deposit with a letter documenting what expenses were paid out of it and a notice that they are welcome to return if they were a good tenant. they can use the statement for their future landlord as well. if they were not a good tenant, they go on a do not rent list for future reference with a copy of mive.iut inspection signed by them indicating damages and/or non-compliance behavior.