I want to finish this project as it would give me the confidence boost of doing my first fix and flip but don't want to put more financial burden on myself even though it might work out to a wash if I do push through with this project.

Can you keep freshly washed linens, extra supplies, and cleaning stuff on-site?

For kitchens, bathrooms and higher traffic areas such as foyers and hallways, we use a "velvet" sheen as it washes down better.  

Not only was he living for free but he cashflow'd every month from the property which was a cool concept to think about before I started learning about REI and house hacking.I miss all the food and walkability of Morristown.Goodluck!

We will be go to guys for any gutter needs, or small roof repairs that will save you from spending more money, pressure washing and more.

.- Using the numbers you provided, and a rate of 10% instead of 9.3% for the HELOC (seems reasonable to plan for it to hit 10% soon, as Prime is predicted to keep rising), it seems that the new ARM loan would put you at about $500/mon higher regarding total payment, but that the end of FHA MIP would nullify most of that increase, and that it’d thus be about a wash.- If you refinance the property as your primary residence and shortly after seek a new mortgage for a new primary residence, if much less than 12 months have passed since the refi you may have trouble getting the new loan, as you’re going to make a new commitment in your refi docs regarding intended occupancy.- For some people, especially as time marches on, the need to get out of an ARM loan before adjustment is stressful.

Refrigerator, stove, dryer, washing machine?

Yes, returns will be a touch less, that's just how reality works, one doesn't get to wash hands of all the liability for free, but as said for some it's a better fit. 

Part of the issue was he mentally was still treating it as his "home" instead of an investment.

Have a call with the listing agent on Friday. 4) Copy that. 5) They are doing laundry service (wash & fold specifically).6) I'm pretty handy and fairly mechanical, but when it comes to electric and plumbing, I'd rather leave it to the pros.