The reserve requirements get tougher after 4 properties and again after 6 properties. 75% of your 401k are usually accepted as liquid assets.

They are also a bit less liquid, other than in markets that are pretty much only condos (i.e.

I have not heard anyone talk about retaining 6-months of mortgage payments in liquid assets. 

Preparation includes how to avoid bears, how to respond when you see one, and how to defend yourself if they attack (bear spray, a Sig Sauer P220 in .45 caliber, a hatchet, or a sharp knife).

Many lenders will look at net worth and liquidity while using the lower of the two to figure out what a borrower's credit line would be.

Since we cannot pay cash in full for the new house until the sale of the old house, is our only option to dip into our liquid cash savings to pay 20% down payment on the new house and be forced to get a 'bridge' loan or mortgage?

Leaving me with $197,000 liquid to put back into my account for something else. 

All,As you can probably guess, I am looking to close my first investment, but don't have proof of funds nor liquidity to put down an earnest money payment.

Bryan,HML base approval on credit, experience and liquidity.

So, while the dwelling coverage in a landlord insurance policy may help with the repair bills if a tenant inadvertently damages the unit while moving furniture, the costs of cleanup if you discover a disgruntled tenant spray-painted the walls may not be covered.”Do you know of a carrier that does cover he above?