You need to have reserves in either cash or credit regardless of the situation. 20k can go away in a blink.

I also didn’t have direct access to him, so if I needed immediate counsel on how to handle a situation, I had to email him and wait to get a response usually a few days later, and by then the deal was already mishandled.

. $25K can absolutely get you started—it’s all about finding the right approach for your situation.

Hi Robert, your situation sounds exactly like another gentleman I am working with right now and helping with his 1031 strategy and execution.

the one situation we do face is sometimes they just leave and go home with no notice..  

This can put a significant strain on your finances and cash flowThey also often require a large down payment themselves and may have a strict repayment schedule that can be difficult to meet, especially if there are unforeseen circumstances or delays in renting the property or generating income from itIn addition, relying on this type of loan may expose you to higher financial stress and the possibility of default if you are unable to meet your loan obligationsThe final decision depends on your overall financial situation, risk tolerance, and your ability to manage the associated costs and obligations

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In high-cost markets like Chicago, that can be tough to meet.If you're looking at a duplex, the self-sufficiency test doesn’t apply, so you’d just need to qualify based on your personal income and the rental income your lender allows.If your current lender isn’t familiar with making FHA work in your situation, it might be worth getting a second opinion from someone experienced with FHA multi-unit financing.

Or you can try James' approach to sell before the significant cap ex items but I suspect you will be selling at a price that reflects the impending coming costs.It is my belief that you have never calculated out your sustained maintenance/cap ex costs and truly believe this has positive cash flow.I am trying to provide some insight as to your view and to your situation. 

am in same situation, so asking