My partner and I are in the same situation and are interested in retaining counsel. 

You need to maintain it often to retain its value. 

Drop a $1,500 retainer and get started resolving this.Best of luck

I am trying to think outside the box for possible ways to retain some of the paid out money for the repairs. 

@Andrew Kazakoff Basically you pay a fixed amount of rent each month to the owner, who retains title.

Some people are easy to work with, others would need at least a 50 page contract and a lawyer on retainer.  

Under this structure, you retain ownership of the home until the borrower finishes making all the payments - like a car loan.  

After I read the contract I realized I was paying them basically to place a tenant and than a retainer.

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Don't sell 100% of the relinquished property, retain an ownership position, therefore reducing the amount needed to roll over and reducing your capital gains.6.