I have a list of Emerging Markets across the country email me for a copy.Paul

I know its not that simple and that there is more that comes along with real estate investing but that's my vision.A couple of questions I would like to ask are: -how much money should you have in an emergency fund before jumping into your first multi-family investment?

How much should you keep aside AFTER you've closed on your first deal for emergencies?

Somewhere in that process something that doesn't sound right will emerge and then you need to ask more questions. 

What happens if the partner decides he needs to get his equity out due to some unforeseen emergency? 

The creation of the CFPB lit a lot of fires under other regulators - state and federal and the intertwining complications between retailing manufactured homes and lending on manufactured homes suddenly emerged from under the radar to being in everyone's gunsights.There are ways for small operators to still function, but not without cost, and not without complication.

I plan to keep a personal emergency fund of 10k in the bank that I'd prefer not to touch.Duplexes in my area run around 120k.

I am a emerging real estate investor that is in the process of getting my business up and running.

The Northland seems to be an emerging opportunity, but I'm open to any part of the metro.I'd love to meet some people with related interests, and would also appreciate any info on local groups.

This is especially important if the funds from the equity or future cash-flow are vital to your retirement lifestyle (everyday expenses or emergency money).I can only think of three other options I would consider with pros and cons:1.)