This was good to see because this happens often and we have to be able to be problem solvers or plan for unexpected changes.  

But the conversation was so unexpected that I didn’t have the numbers with me.)Part of me wants to tell him to hit the road.

Save some reserve to handle the inevitable issues that will pop up after closing (vacancy, unexpected maintenance, etc.)

I've been a first-responder to 4 car accidents (just right-time, right-place, I guess). 

Something to know BEFORE creating a contract for sure.Just saw a video of young couple who bought SFH in North fL; principle and interest was 460 or 560 / mo ; so that was affordable but then because they were financing the property there was additional unexpected 100. / mo flood insurance.  

Be prepared for unexpected repairs, difficult tenants, tenant losing jobs, etc.

DC to Boston has flights every hour out of 3 different airports for pretty cheap, so I was able to get there fairly easily, but I didnt have to go there unexpectedly about twice a year to deal with crap.

The superior investor has a plan that includes a strategy for dealing with unexpected setbacks.

It starts by running an INTENTIONAL business, not one by accident. 

Im glad I took his advice, because immediately I had to deal with some unexpected costs.