I personally would not invest in an emerging market if there were no value add component to the deal.  

Coordinate all non-emergency repairs with my Project Management Company and our assigned handymen for execution

If you don't have enough money in your emergency fund, how about taking out a home equity loan on your own home?

This area is emerging and we are purchasing at just the right time.

Here is a SWOT analysis I did...This is not really a hard tangible asset, however, I am intrigued by the Emerging asset class.

I bought my 7 plex in 88 days and then. 2 other buildings fot a total of 26 doors in last 12 months I would also by his books Muti famaly millions and emerging markets.Also check out free utube videos

I have four rentals in Birmingham but I don't think its the emerging market like Huntsville.

I'd start with David Lindahl book on emerging markets.

This usually involves a forced sale of the property at public auction with the proceeds of the sale being applied to the mortgage debt.401(k)/403(b)An employer-sponsored investment plan that allows individuals to set aside tax-deferred income for retirement or emergency purposes. 401(k) plans are provided by employers that are private corporations. 403(b) plans are provided by employers that are not for profit organizations.401(k)/403(b) loanSome administrators of 401(k)/403(b) plans allow for loans against the monies you have accumulated in these plans.

We both have our own savings and emergency accounts so that god forbid if we lost our day jobs, we'd be ok.