If you expand your market, it can be really beneficial.

@Scott M. thanks for clarifying that is a very important distinction 1)@Landon Fillmore New lease is an ask, it's their choice to refuse..it does not hurt to ask.

It is not my strength to make good design choices and it was difficult to make decisions on design choices. 

You don't get the choice to take out non-taxable money in a 1031. 

But with that cash out refi at the age of 35 I began to see how beneficial the equity in my home really is to me from an investment standpoint.

This should still be a good deal for the buyer, since housing prices likely went up more than $30K since they signed the contract.I just think as a matter of integrity, trying to honor your contract and not leaving the buyer high and dry is the best choice for your business. 

It may be beneficial to run a few simulations of what the repairs would be for places currently being listed.

You say it was their choice and their attorney screams unjust enrichment.

Just another newb looking to make connections to build mutually beneficial relationships. 

Going by Mike's theory it makes more sense to put a cap on the total amount that can be sheltered that it does to limit the choice investment options.