The strategy of selling the property prior to death is also a good idea, but if your discounted sale price is too deep, the three (and seven) year contemplation rule may be applied at death.

Contemplating similar situation here on HELOC vs. 1st mortgage refi. 

I did contemplate doing a remodel on the kitchen after they moved out, but quite honestly I don’t foresee the kitchen added a ton of value based on where the market is on this unit and the fact that the kitchen is already is good shape.

I am curious how many DIY folks here are making it work without a truck, recently i have been contemplating switching out the car for a truck as i perform more and more DIY task myself, i have been making everything work so far with a 2012 Chevy Volt i purchased when i got my real estate license with the expectations of doing more driving as a Realtor, but surprisingly i have driven very little in the last 2 years with my license, i have only been doing sales part time while working part time as a registered nurse with the expectations of switching over, but i have yet to feel comfortable going full time in real estate sales with the income i have been earning vs my nursing income, so i have been only averaging around 10k miles a year the last 2 years. 

Contemplating on doing this but don’t want to go all premium on finish of rehab and furnish the place and get no action. 

I am currently in a situation that I am contemplating a Hard Money loan to purchase (buy and hold) my primary residence.

Dan Kennedy's No BS series of marketing books in general offer some interesting and unconventional marketing tips.Another really insightful book for understanding the mindset of older seniors who are making decisions contemplating how to handle assets near the end of their life is How to Say It to Seniors by David Solie.

The ROI minded investor would look at what is going to bring the greatest return, and not really contemplate stress, or difficulty that comes with some investments, and debt. 

I’m contemplating offering owner financing, but my property is listed on the MLS.

They get some breathing room and have an elation high now being able to contemplate what they are passionate about and maybe take some steps to start getting there.Then crossing the first million in net worth mark.