I hate the idea of losing over $60k (took HELOC from my paid-off primary) in which I'm paying for each month, but I'm terrified of all these expenses completely draining me.

It's always important to screen anyone you are doing business with. 

For example I don't see much of a difference between a business traveler and a digital nomad, and the business traveler would still appreciate a washer/dryer. 

The idea is to not "wake sleeping dogs" and while at the same time not having issue on my next purchase. 

If not, go with your idea of putting the thermostat in a control room.

About my ideas and general questions.

Quote from @Don Bessette: First, you need to realize this is a business relationship.

I left my job 2 years ago to help me and sister build a online business.

I was playing with the idea of selling my condo, taking 300k of the equity to put a down payment towards a house listed at 660k.I'm assuming the reno will run $300/sqft and going in with the assumption that phase 1 will run 750k (figure the expansion of the house will have to wait) for the gut reno.I assume/hope (but definitely not banking on) that I will be able to refi in 2-3 years at a lower interest rate; if not for a lower rate.This will likely be a family home for the next 5-10 years at LEAST so investment value isn't quite at top of mind ATM.Questions:Even if it's not for lower interest rate, do you feel it's advisable to refi to remove the 203 loan in the future?

@Mayank JainDo you have a W2 job or do you own a business that is not involved in real estate?