Don't underestimate how much money you could spend when you're trying to get an airbnb ready. making it unique is very important, and it's very easy to overspend!

Just make sure you have your QI in place BEFORE you sell and never touch the money. 

The photos online won't be of much use to you as the photos where the money spend is at are in the basements, attics, and the exterior of the house, and every corner of those if that helps.

There’s no real way to create phantom losses without running into issues with the IRS, and you could end up losing important tax benefits.

-The other heirs didn't sign any documents to sale the property or received any money.- The property is now worth over a million dollars now. 

I'm also a real estate bookkeeper.

In that process, I got my real estate license to buy the house and save on fees. 

I suggest you get a hard money loan on the free and clear rental. 

Discount Property Wholesalers, Real Property Network, and Coast 2 Coast House Buyers just to name a few.They can be a reliable source for off-market deals here in the Portland Oregon market.

What are the ways to secure remaining money for this deal.