I just need $5000 to haul everything off and another $15,000 to get another.

A short elbow will not lead to clogs, toys do.Did you specify on a contract that thicker pipe should be used?  

There are professional management companies who do this day-in, day-out and will save you money over the long haul. 

I was always thinking of ways to generate revenue which led me down several paths: when I was 7, I sold my toys and clothes at a garage sale which worked out well; the following year I setup a food and beverage stand at the garage sale which made more money than my entire family’s sales combined; I ran that stand for a few more years and employed my older siblings to work for me; when I was 9, my buddy and I attended a five day four-night University of Michigan hockey camp and sold all of the snacks our parents sent us with to make $150 each (I sold a half-eaten snack size bag of Doritos and used cheese dip for $5) ; we went again the following year and convinced our parents to shop at Costco before the camp so we were completely stocked up with inventory, needless to say we made a killing; I started a lawn mowing business during middle school and ran it profitably for several years until I finished high school.During high school I took both finance classes that were offered and became a teacher’s assistant so I could be in a finance class again.

My partner and I are toying with the idea but I'm worried it could be too expensive and also open a Pandora's box.

The majority of the people you come across with expensive toys are all flash and no cash working their tail off to impressive people they don't know and who don't care.Another example; my uncle always had all the toys; boats, jet skis, awesome camper, expensive truck to tow it all.

*Pictured is just one kitchen, didn't take a pic of the second Kitchen's cabinets once it was stuffed in the U-haul.

I am sure there are thousands who have lost in some SoCal locations but certainly it would not be normal to lose long haul in OC etc...I know of folks who purchased out of state including myself and most if not all would have been better off ( more profitable) staying local including myself.

Remember that you are in it for the long haul, don't expect to built over night wealth.

If your townhouse is larger (more bedrooms) and thus you expect to rent it to a larger family you may need to go with a larger refrigerator.Check to see how difficult it will be to haul a large refrigerator into the place.