$1k doesn't go very far, that's a big ticket item.

That being said, I do agree with you on budgeting more in the maintenance/repairs category for big ticket items.

When deals come (yes it is feast or famine), my wife hates it because it consumes most of my "off" time, but then she is happy with it when I tell her I just booked a trip for a waterpark adventure for family, or I picked up tickets for date night to a show, concert, or sporting event.

B+ or A class properties on Carmel and Fishers are less cash flow plays and more appreciation plays so, as long as you aren't underwater on this and have reserves for any big ticket repairs, you should be OK.

If you lack the capital have you considered taking the highest paid job you can find in your home market to make enough for a bus ticket or similar?

If you think you are going to buy 1 $500 lien and refinance a year later for $80, go buy lottery tickets instead.

I put a ticket in our system and we'll have that up and running shortly.  

Taxes, fines, fees, code violations, failed inspections, tickets, late fees, interest.

Yeah, that would feel a lot harder than "find a wholesaler", because every where you turn seems there is 10 wholesalers who according to them, they all have the golden ticket, just ask them. 

The people that spent that much money on Superbowl tickets were likely smart enough to book their house or hotel as early as possible so people who aren't booked now likely won't be.