Lots of other EP options for building the box are available now.  

This might entail buying a single-family home with rental potential and living in one area while renting out the other units, or it could entail buying a multifamily property and living in one apartment while renting out the others.Financing Options: Look into traditional mortgages, FHA loans (for home hacking), and other inventive financing techniques.

Here are a few options to consider:Emergency Fund: Keep around 6-12 months of expenses - most professionals this is about 20-30K.

For example, if it was a ten year lease starting in 2017, then you would need to honor it through 2027 - if there was also tenant options to renew then those also would need to be required to be honored.

I have some great lender options here.

We had it professionally decorated and will be leaving it furnished as an option. 

People getting wise to wholesalers that will only close IF they can sell property for more than contract price, and use option period or weasel clause to terminate.  

I don't mind moving here and house hacking, I currently rent and actually really enjoy the area from what I've seen, so that is definately an option.

@Greg Todrank most banks now offer options to pay bills online:1) Via ACH- You need their bank account & routing numbers to one-time enter in your banks online system.

Convert a garage into a movie theatre or game room to maximize entertainment options.