For that reason, I am planning to list it myself vs. using my broker and paying a fee.   

., they add no permanent value, and it's very much the norm for the buyer to not pay more or separately for them), I believe you need to have enough cashflow to earn back the furnishings spend in a year.

I’m just trying to I guess get an appraisal on my rental and see if I can cash out refi my house to pay off some personal debts.  

Or should I just bite the bullet and look to pay an attorney.  

And I understand (I think) your making interest only payments until you pay back the loan?

Read the NOLO legal guide for your state as well as "Managing Rental Properties" by Brandon Turner.Create an addendum to ID new LL, how to pay rent etc.

@Olu Efunwoye I personally wouldn't pay for this, $40k for a coach? 

You can also get a personal loan up to $50K which typically is to pay off credit cards debts, do renovations etc, but it can also be used as a down payment.

I always have family and friends giving me negatives like " what is it doesn't rent" or who is going to "pay that much for rent" or "what if the tenant burns the house down" are these realistic situations and how do I prepare and understand to to come back if anything like this happens how do I plan ahead.3. should I go for a newer house with little to no rehab for 415,000 or something like 350,000 with like 10-20 in rehab?

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