I appreciate the suggestion to check out Tim Delaney’s posts - I'll definitely do that.FYI - I’m also a regular listener and fan of your BiggerPockets Money podcast, so it’s great to connect with the community here.

By no means am I suggesting the funds should not be held correctly but there are other areas a landlord should focus their attention if they are concerned about tenant related liability. 

I then suggest setting up a bank account where there is auto pay.

But, I suggest you start off with www.RipOffReport.com to see if there is anything obvious to avoid. 

I suggest next time you make sure that you have enough money for a deal before proceeding forward. 

I will suggest you plan to House Hack a Duplex or Triplex or Fourplex every year for the next 4 to 5 years and you will thank me later.Goodluck man and keep us posted on your progress!

You have lots of income suggestions, work on them and remember it isn't forever.

The only thing I'd suggest is to raise your rents unless you think you're at the top of the market.

If anyone can suggest some help I would greatly appreciate it.

It’s a tough decision, but we’re adjusting our strategy to align with market conditions and our timeline.Having come from a corporate background, I’m used to doing these kinds of planning exercises.