As a general rule of thumb, I usually strive to keep about 2-3 months of mortgage payment reserves. 

When advising clients in similar situations, I've emphasized the importance of not striving for perfection but rather advancing through each stage of the journey.

As you mentioned, there is a ton of research that is involved in flipping out of state, and we strive to significantly reduce that time spent researching by providing our 10+ years experience of successfully flipping hundreds of homes in out of state markets.

Indeed, we know that the probability that something happens to us is tiny and we won't let the media scare us.Generally I personally strive to have a balanced attitude between not falling for media sensationalism, putting things in context and looking at facts and figures while not ignoring potential problems.Hope this helps.

So if you're having a different experience than I did/ that I strive to provide, and need a referral to a great buyer's agent in any of the markets that you work in, let me know and I'd be happy to help find you some quality people to work with!  

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Strive to build a strong team of professionals, including property managers, contractors, and advisers, to help support and streamline your investment efforts.Remember, achieving financial freedom takes time, dedication, and smart decision-making.

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