Average tenants budget to their income and their income changes very modestly each year on average.

A single-family home will be more than $400/mo guaranteed. 

Of course your participation in those tulip bulb type speculative frenzies isn’t guaranteed since the asset/product you are proposing DOES have real value.  

So, your property must be secured with deterrents to hopefully stop this from happening - but, it's impossible to guarantee security.

This virtually guarantees increased cash flow.- equity pay down is guaranteed.  

These resources will teach you how to handle the various tenant problems you are guaranteed to face if you invest in real estate. 

We have a guaranteed income.

A good property manager can help with tenant screening, enforce lease terms, and handle evictions more efficiently if it comes to that.Require a Larger Security Deposit: Within the bounds of local regulations, a larger deposit can provide a cushion in case of damage or unpaid rent.Consider Rent Guarantee Insurance: Some companies offer insurance products that can cover lost rent in case of tenant default.

They tested the appliances thoroughly and offered a one-year guarantee.

Id keep looking if it was not an approved short sale ( even an approved short sale takes a very very long time and theres no guarantee that you will even close on the house after months of waiting). q1)There are plenty of non traditional lenders that could offer you construction financing if the numbers make sense but it will cost you with points and a higher rate.