I had the opportunity to talk with the owner and he's a great guy, he did his best to make sure I was well taken care of. 

@Steven NguyenThe BRRR method is a solid strategy, but careful planning is key.

However, hauling away a truckload of items and cleaning beyond standard expectations could reasonably be charged to the tenant, as it goes beyond normal use.Goodwill Gesture: Since this tenant was great for 5.5 years—paying on time and caring for the property—you might consider waiving part of the cleaning cost as a goodwill gesture.

I am looking into my first property and have been pre-approved for a renovation loan from a conventional lender.

I’d like to put as much down as possible with  conventional loan.

Once the rehab was done I refinanced out of the private loan into a conventional loan as a primary residence.

We care about our investors' success, but it's ultimately up to each investor to take action to accomplish their goals however they do it!

This active income can help me fund my retirement as well as help me get reimbursement for home office and health care premium while lower my tax liability.

@Ajay Bodas, Be careful!. 

I would recommend anyone lending in this environment to fix and flippers or any type of investment to be careful and get a personal guaranty and make sure person has a long track record.