We recently added 3 AirBNB vacation rentals in Costa Rica to our investment portfolio, and my advice is to consider:1 - all potential expenses (it is higher than you might think for AirBNB, depending on location, upscale or not, outside management, etc), especially start-up furnishing expenses2 - high and low seasons because occupancy may not be consistent throughout the year. 

Settle to avoid court costs (which will get you cleared but cost a fortune) or pay up. 

I know that an ejectment can cost as much as $2,500 so is it worth it to go up to that to prevent property damage, removal of appliances, etc.?

I grew up in contra costa and worked the area for 4 years, hit me up if you have any questions.

I was born in Costa Rica and raised in Nashville been here 20+ years.

I added quite a bit of fluff to repairs cost as well, as I don't have much experience at all when It comes to rehabbing...

And yes it might cost a little more for extra hands when doing drywall, flooring, and paint, but it really isn't that much more.

That doesnt mean you cant make it work but it will cost a pretty penny.

On a refinance, depending on the equity you have in the home, the refi “could” be no cost... As

We spent about 40k fixing up my brother's place but this one is gonna cost a bit more.