That's the worst of it.

I think any type of owner financing or lease option is the worst path for my short term and long term goals so it's either sell to increase my capital to buy more rentals or keep as a rental but limit my ability to purchase more rentals slightly.

What would the worst case scenario cost to fix on a 2000 sq. ft. house, for instance?

The rent control is getting tougher in Oakland and are only going to get worst.

I’ve never died but regret has to be the worst of feelings to die with. accept your reality and get to work if you want it. 

Be prepared to handle emergency maintenance calls at the worst possible times (holidays, middle of the night, before the sun rises, etc.) 

@Sarah BuchananI have 5 units in the worst of neighborhoods here in Milwaukee.

@Alan Morrison, like everything else, I'm told some REI's are better than others, but you can take away stuff even from the worst of them, if boing more than some contacts and referrals to other groups.  

As it was said it could be a 1000 fix or could need a new main line put it which worst case scenario they need to dig and trench the entire thing.

Your boss would most likely assume the worst that you were planning on leaving soon.When partaking in REI, having a license is beneficial.