I want to be courageous, but not rash, in pursuing this one.  

If you contract measles, you will likely have a red rash.

Don't let a little pile of equity scare you into a rash decision. 

Philadelphia is nice :) Either way, no rash decisions, park it and forget it for now and keep learning.

I did update the garage with new siding soffit and facial for $2750.

Don't do anything rash about moving it out that could damage it or you could be making up the difference between his price and the market price, and especially don't dispose of it without making sure you're within the law.Short version: You're screwed in renting the place until you can get rid of his stuff.

Hi Wendy,At the risk of being rash without knowing your entire situation, I would sell if I were in you position and then look to buy another one or more properties.Do you have any lenders in your area that will do portfolio loans?

A couple years ago we had a rash of newer appliances on CL as people were bailing left and right.Question for you and others; do you bid out your jobs or stick with the same contractor?

This knowledge has empowered me to initiate with Redfin to save some on commissions but at the same time I am just trying to crosscheck I am not doing anything rash out of over conference as I am having a hard time realizing what could go wrong vs a realtor.

With a HELOC you won't feel the financial squeeze to make a rash decision.