What is the expected return?

Once the property is under contract I have it inspected to determine the current condition and life expectancy of all major components and appliances.  

Know of how much I can expect to pay for the service?

The bathroom my housemates used was also the guest bathroom and I expected my guests to not be disgusted when they came over.

I have a close realtor/broker friend and also a few local general contractors, but I do not expect these guys to give out any great discounts to me.

Put tenancy criteria on your posting:  This way folks know the expectations right away.2.

I am very excited to start my journey and am just trying to find out what steps I should be expecting after the test has been completed. 

Similarly, I do not expect in most areas of San Diego the STR regulations will have much impact on the rents.However, certain beach communities, such as Mission Beach where our STR is located, have enough STRs that there may be a resulting price decline but I would not view the price decline as a price reduction because the profit of the RE is substantially different when it cannot be used as an STR.I will use our STR as an example. 

Depends on the reason you move and timing.The fact that you already expect to move makes it a grey area.

The new appraisal may be lower than expected and you are not able to pull all your cash out.