Additional concerns: tax implications, risks, benefits, & any additional information especially involving paying the least amount taxes. 

And all my mattresses get protective covers put on them, as well.Re: furniture, I've gotten some great dressers, coffee tables, etc. at consignment and antique stores, but anything involving fabric/upholstery I'm buying new.  

My questions involves the legality of such a scenario: Can I use an FHA loan if I plan on only staying there on the weekends?

I have a tenant who wants to buy for cash, so this is a FSBO/no realtor involved.

I live in the Denver area and looking to get involved with real estate here.

I’m no stranger to the BP podcasts but I’ve decided it’s time to get involved in the forums.

Many things like paint and carpet can be done on a square foot basis, and you can call around to get some quotes to come up with a basic number you use for calculating those. 

It might be worth a quick check with an attorney to understand your liability and your obligations.I don't pretend to know anything about it, but having stolen goods installed, especially if you have personal knowledge of the circumstances can't be a good thing to be involved with.

So whats all involved with the purchase transaction itself what needs to be done on my part and the sellers part. also, any suggested reading on this topic would be good as well. 

If you all hadn't mentioned that in Texas the zestimate value is not accurate, I would have been wasting lot of time on properties just because of that value.I think even if Zillow's and other similar listings get very accurate, I'd still have an RE agent involved in the process to make sure I wasn't forgetting something.