A service animal is highly trained by experts (not the person who is "self training", as my tenant was) to perform specific tasks like open doors, retrieve objects, alert to medical emergencies, provide sight or hearing assistance, help with seizures, etc.

My electric in a 4-plex unitizing 3 led vestibule motion lights, outside motion parking lot floods, exit lights, as well as emergency back-up hall lights- comes to about $15 a month, and that is at the higher rate.

I always like the neighbors to have my number so they can keep an eye on the property in case of an emergency or the tenants creating problems.

Build a cash emergency fund of $1000.

As well, I do set aside money for CapEx each month, and I do have an emergency fund, but I still worry.

Ideally I'd like to invest somewhere that is within driving distance from DC (within 4-5 hour drive or so).. this is likely my newbie insecurity but I'd like to be able to get to the property on relatively short notice in case of an emergency.. at least until I gain some experience.

You should be building a financial foundation (paying off bad debt, building an emergency fund, saving, etc.) and at the same time analyzing deals and educating yourself.

I am still within my option period so I can still bail if a horror show begins to emerge :)Thanks for reading Thoughts? 

On one side is the account for rent and the other side I have all the utility/emergency contacts ect.

Second, PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report lists the Twin Cities as being the number one place to invest in Multifamily residential in the US.