The rent is not realistic with the bed/bath count and the condition;it needs a large rehab.  

Set realistic, measurable goals and track your progress.4.

While you're there, ask the agent what they realistically think they will get for the home. 

Realistically a cheap ac repair is $250, you’re losing time/money/sleep over an additional $250.

You don't have enough cash and your plan is to borrow money on a project for which you are not capable of developing a realistic scope of work and budget.

I waited till 29 when I knew my whole adult life it was something I wanted to do but always thought I needed more money saved or that I couldn’t afford it when realistically I could’ve done it several years prior at a much lower price and interest rate as well.

@Aaron Dubois I don’t believe you have a realistic perspective of what it would take to make this happen and what the financial implications are.

It sounds like you and also the neighbor with the drain field would be the realistic pool of buyers. 3.

Just a warning, heloc rates are high right now, mine is at 10% but you could find a better deal for a short period realistically. 

Seems doable and realistic.