Borrow against it as needed for retirement and keep it as a high end rental if they want to vacate it.  

I added a pool and did some landscaping and have been using it as a family winter retreat and renting it to a STR operator the rest of the year.

You don't have to answer that, nor can you because it's subjective, but the point I'm trying to make is that they may not view it as a great deal as it currently exists.

He found it because he doubles as a painter and the seller wanted to get the house ready to put on the market in the spring/ summer.

In addition to conventional loans and FHA loans, if either you or your wife are veterans, the VA also has a rehab program.I'd be happy to discuss my rehab experience both as an investor and as a mortgage broker, and at least help you think through your options. 

NET 30), etc. and you can use this project-specific agreement as an addendum for individual jobs.Final Tip: Treat the contract as a transparent, collaborative tool to set expectations, not as a "gotcha" document.

Leverage your existing equity to invest in smaller properties, such as a mixed-use or retail space, to gain experience and cash flow.

Spent a minute on their website and this in particular stood out to me as a red flag.

Leave the less desirable ones as a backup to contact if this prospect does not work out.

A lot of people who househack do so as a basis for a strong financial future and to build generational wealth and financial freedom.