You don't want to be stuck with 2 properties that both need new windows or something goes wrong and then you have no more cash in the bank and now you have to liquidate. 

My most recent credit score is fair-good and by my calculations, I will have $10K saved by the time that I am ready to purchase the property and move in, but that's my only liquid capital ($10k). 

Then obtain a HELOC/LOC to give yourself some liquidity should there's an emergency and you need the funds.3) Your total new loan balance is down to $600k on your rentals.

This is directed towards experienced REI

The question is: If you had $30,000 and were forced to restart. How or what would you do?

Brandon has done a video covering this, but I am interested in hearing what you guy...

But if you liquidated the account, you would pay a 10% tax on the $2.5k that are your earnings over and above your original contributions. 

Spray knockdown texture on walls?

I spoke to a credit union and they said 25% down and approx 10% in reserve as a liquid asset (saving or CD).

But I can see an investor simply wanting to wanting to liquidate for another investment or perhaps a 1030X. 

Now you have a floor that you do not have to worry about someone spilling liquids on.

Obviously I can go help out in the damaged neighborhoods across town and see who needs help getting their home liquidated.