And neither will Redfin, each will charge what they want as long as a consumer is willing to pay it.

Lastly, upon closing on the property, have your tenants sign updated lease agreements.

In terms of exit strategy, I intend to keep the property long term. 

There are a number of options out there to help with househacking (I bought a househack last year). 

@Rick ImIf you are putting in $180k cash you should easily be able to get a $110k loan for the property through a hard money lender to complete the work then refinance into a long term loan.

Your current mortgage payment will not affect DTI as long as you have a future tenant lined up prior to closing on your new primary. 

Long story short it cost me a deal plus more money (Besides the sign up fee (5k not 4k) plus the monthly cost of 160 to 180 for the "subscription" as well as the EM, Termite reports etc. and not only caused issue with the seller and their realtor but mine as well.

Before you buy you 1st build you awareness of real estate investing, potential team members that you will need over the journey that will likely last the rest of your life and commence recruiting people and investing time seeking out knowledge and WISDOM.Wisdom would say buy in the down cycles of the market and refi cheap when rates are low but investors often have ants in their pants.  

Also file a complaint with the CFPB Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)Regarding do you have any legal action - you can prove you do not owe it but you will not get any compensation - courts have ruled long ago the only recourse you have is actual money you lost - there is no "pain and suffering" if a statement is incorrect and you have to fight with them on it.

Offering to cover their moving expenses or providing a rent concession for the last month can help ease the transition.