Deduct the cost from the deposit, send the tenant an itemized list of charges.

Yeah the only thing I fear is I will need to have either more net worth or some one else to carry the funds for me.

I'd say investors are more than just part of the problem.Any item of value that has a larger buyer pool will cause prices to rise. 

As long as you have access to a lot of capital to fund renovations, vacancy, and unexpected items, not to mention can handle the stress,  and trust me--t will be a lot, and it's a lot of stuff no one  (except BP!)

If you want to worry, of course, then by all means you should enjoy yourself; there's certainly no shortage of news items you could pick on which to feel distressed :)

If I'm going to sell a chiropractic practice (30+ year successful business) and carry the financing for the buyer, what would be a fair interest rate over a 5 year term?

It currently says: "You promise to keep the premises in a neat and sanitary condition and to immediately reimburse the landlord for any sums necessary to repair any item, fixture, or appurtenance that needed service due to your, or your invitee, misuse or negligence. 

Of course best to check other units for the same reason just to show it is a company policy to check the units for that item.

One of the items you have at your disposal now (possibly) is being able to use some grant/student loan money to invest. 

The high rehab cost comes from 3 big ticket items.)