Take care, and best of luck to you!

I am a hands on landlord (not a slum lord) so I want to do something simple, but effective, to let my tenants know I care about their well-being (major value of mine!)

Demetrius,Be very careful with Gary.

As a tenant myself, who is just about to buy her first property...landlords who are responsive, friendly, and actually care when I have an issue make me very happy.

Does anyone have experience or tips on furnishing an entire house all at once? 

Regarding tax-advantaged accounts, you're right--there's always a tipping point where conventional rules no longer apply. 

Thanks for the tips Bradley.

My positive mental attitude has helped me through some of the biggest challenges of my life, I fiercely protect it by carefully choosing what I expose myself to.

Yes, even if the OF deal isn't on your credit, it would reflect on your bank statements and your tax returns.Biggest tip - get the property appraised so you don't overpay.  

Personally, I would walk away, but he's emotionally invested, so, I'm trying to give him at least some tips, where he should ask for changes in the contract, which probably won't happen.