With property insurers’ profitability and trade combined ratios improving, we can expect some relief soon.

I don’t know how common vacancies are but I would say I could cover about 4-6 month in case of an emergency  

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The discipline to run on a budget for a number of years or decades depending on your math, doesn't factor in emergencies or market changes where the HELOC could be used to invest in other places.

I was frustrated interviewing professionals to find out I often knew more than they did (specific to real estate) only because I am always reading and continuing to learn my trade to the best of my ability.  

Some costs MAY qualify as startup costs if the rental rises to a qualifying trade or business level under 195 as well.

(A lot of states, they can easily pull emergency assistance, and the court case get automatically dismissed) If they are pro at this, you have no way to win without a super experienced PM and legal team.

It's one big gamble on the market trading sideways or up.

When I was 22 I had to move from my home town to Las Vegas in pursuit of HVAC trade school.

Usually a pattern will emerge on a 'normal' deal in your area.