Try the Sears outlet store in Concord.  

This way, our interest rate is a tad bit higher, but the properties will still cash flow well and we had enough money left over to have a good sized emergency fund in place, in case of any big unexpected expenses.

Dear BP Community:We are buyers on a property where the appraiser unexpectedly appraised the property to be in Below Average Condition.

Its more predictable that "cash flow" which can be wiped out with one unexpected capital expenditure.

Fortunately for me, because I had a bunch of unexpected problems with contractors that has eaten up thousands.

No need to renew her lease, look for more handy men and if it turns out the one you already use is not working out, let him go.

If its a duplex, odds are in your favor that both units wont go vacant unexpectedly, however if its a single family and it goes vacant, I would tack on an extra month since you wont be getting any rental income. 

Major appliances are still connected to ungrounded outlets, some switches and outlets do not work, a kitchen breaker for the middle unit gets tripped for no apparent reason.9.An electrician has also damaged exterior walls.

My mortgage to income (>40 of my income was going to my mortgage) would leave very little room for fun items or unexpected expenses. 

With any real estate investment, there are going to be unexpected capital expenditures at some point down the line and you have to be prepared.