These are very personal decisions.I can't tell you how many times I had a seller pay me to go in and redo kitchens and baths, and then get called back by the new buyer to redo the brand new custom work....just because of color.I would just put the house on the market and price it a little high, maybe $20k...?

I'll shoot you a PM you'd be a great person to work with 

So it needs to be balanced out and not by the same person.

If you can go to some in person, all the better, but even just looking up FB groups for investors in that area or even "real estate" in that area. 

I am currently not in the US and won't be able to see the house in person.

So personal preference and your goals. 

With seller financing, the person selling the house lends you the money, and you pay them back directly.

Even personally holding the discussions with the tenants potentially damages YOUR outcome.Landlord Representation in SF

My direction is a personal choice - free and clear.If you are in a position to start saving for your first primary in a year.

6th year and 3rd full time LL - no other job.