I've seen unexpected costs hurt people without financial independence, but that's why it's important to set a goal for FIRE.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/hottest-us-cities-real-estate-money-and-whyJust another news outlet stating the obvious.

If the home inspector tested the outlet and it failed to operate and did not make note of it in the report then maybe the buyer can go back to the inspector.

Because the property management company's PR and advertisement misses several major rental outlets, I posted my own listings and have been forward all inquires to the PM, and from there many have gotten lost in the shuffle and have come back to me saying no one from the property management company ever followed up with them. 

This A-hole of a switch turns the power off to all the outlets as well as switches located in the garage. 

My number is about 10k but that's just living and enjoying costs.. if I hit 15k the extra 5k will cover health and unexpected costs and I will feel good enough to retire.. until that 15k mark the grind continues!

I'm a US citizen.Today, somewhat unexpectedly, I received mail: a "Notice of Default" for my landlord.

Im not sure If he can foot a $14k bill-Can the title company structure it in a way that the payment come out of his proceeds upon closing (he will be profiting from the sale even if they take it out) Let me know my options as I feel that this title company is a little inexperienced in problem solving. 

One strategy I've used, on a small scale, is offer full boat, then come down as unexpected cost arise in your due diligence process. 

There are a lot of unexpected things that can happen in any type of investing.