It's hard to tell sometimes if the title company is being petty and unnecessarily delaying closing by requesting an original notarized document from custodian or if it is a bona fide requirement to be legal.

I am trying to be careful not to 'waste' anyone's time unnecessarily, so I am trying to take on the daunting task of researching for my own potential brrrr properties in areas I'm unfamiliar with.

Because ofthe concern for lead paint ingestion, all peeling paint conditions must include scraping, priming and double coating of surface areas.

Apply that towards paying the balance down too.Do both of those things, and >90% of refinances will not leave you unnecessarily more in debt (in this case it's a cash out refinance, so it can't be avoided).Do most Americans do those above two suggested things, or do most Americans take that money and go buy shiny new objects with it? 

Now, I say that because you mentioned that when you walked through the property, it felt like 4000 sqft, so if this property meets your investment goals for your Airbnb getting lawyers involved is going to unnecessarily prolong the process and cause you unwarranted stress. 

Contact a real estate agent and put it up for sale-- don't destroy your credit unnecessarily.

You need to be communicating with the agent to make sure they aren't just automatically increasing your dwelling coverage unnecessarily?

No need to get in over your head unnecessarily.

1. agents can ruin a deal that the seller and buyer worked out and spoon fed to the agents. 2. seller turned power off a day early creating unnecessary "fires" to put out ahead of time3. tenants need boundaries (immediately) to limit unnecessary interactions4. if you buy a home warranty remember you bought it.... or you'll pay more out of pocket unnecessarily 5. don't do too much too fast or only do exactly the repairs you say you'll do.

1. agents can ruin a deal that the seller and buyer worked out and spoon fed to the agents. 2. seller turned power off a day early creating unnecessary "fires" to put out ahead of time3. tenants need boundaries (immediately) to limit unnecessary interactions4. if you buy a home warranty remember you bought it.... or you'll pay more out of pocket unnecessarily 5.