The signs are obvious when a tenant is about to leave unexpectedly.

They specialize in uncovering all encumbrances and can save you from unexpected surprises.

However my understanding is that exceptions can be made if unexpected life events happen such as job relocation, eminent domain, marriage, divorce, changes to family size, deployment, imprisonment, bankruptcy etc. 

.- Set Conservative Estimates: For CapEx, maintenance, and make-ready costs, consider building in a buffer to account for unexpected expenses.

This approach ensures realistic pricing and helps avoid unexpected costs later.Good luck!  

Also keep reserves beyond your 30k for unexpected issues.

Using a HELOC to fund your first rental can be a great strategy, especially if you want to preserve your cash for other expenses or unexpected costs.

The most successful loans are those that do not procrastinate and get the appraisers In ASAP so you can get over any unexpected bump in the underwriting process.

You'll pay a higher rate and may need to have more of your own money in the deal in case of unexpected repairs. 

Those of you with outdoor pools at your properties - what are you doing to mitigate liability in the event of an accident?