Factor in carrying costs, then throw in some contingency, then a just in case fund, and pretty soon you'll convince yourself the bank couldn't give you the property for free!

@Justin Taylor, good tip on local meet ups.  

@John Humphries I wish I could tell you about some nice, fancy, financial instrument but it's just in a savings account.  

That is great to see that you are finally looking to kick start your business in REI, I was just in your shoes 10 months ago and I can't say that I had a bad time.

If you find a good deal you can buy some extra and just hold onto it just in case.

Planning on taking the next few months to soak up as much knowledge as I can before diving in.Looking for recommendations on markets that can cash-flow and aren't too sketchy so I can start learning how to run numbers and examine an area (just in view mode right now, but might as well be in an area that I can dive into when ready).Currently live in the SF bay area, so there's really not much local that works.  

Thanks in advance, Justin

It looks like I have to set even stronger limits so he gets the point, to be able to last til the end of the lease, but because he said "according to my attorney" I want to make sure that when doing so I have a lawyer back-up plan --- just in case.

Very new to the site and just thought I would check in just in case someone or you are around for a cup of joe and knowledge.

Originally posted by @Justin Rivet:I'd go with a viessman.