Just got out the barracks, in which during that time I built my credit, saved for retirement (TSP and Roth IRA) and set up an emergency fund.

It also allows you to save the cash for down-payment on another house or to have as an emergency fund.

The books are as follow:The Total Money Makeover by Dave RamseyLong Distance REI by David Greene (Bigger Pockets)Multi Family Millions by David LindahlABC's of REI by Ken McElroy (Kiyosaki series)Complete Guide to REI Finance by BergesInvesting with Little or No Money Down by Brandon Turner (Bigger Pockets)Emerging Markets by David LindahlHow I turned 1K into 5M by William Nickerson REI Loopholes (Kiyosaki Series)The Book on REI (Brandon Turner)The E Myth by Michael GerberThe Richest Man in BabylonThe link is:https://drive.google.com/folderview?

Evictions, emergency repairs, etc add up!

Please share the areas you are considering investing in and others will contribute more information regarding potential emerging markets and the fundamentals that make sense in these markets.

The only reason I'd even remotely consider doing that is if you have an immediate emergency and are in desperate need for the cash- maybe a medical emergency would qualify, but even then, I probably wouldn't do it.

Be sure to keep that in mind and perhaps think out your choices when you have another emergency in the future.Read the HOA bylaws to see what you are entitled to.

I have a few blue chips, some gold mining stocks and a good portion in emerging markets and Chinese equities & ETF's, with trailing stops in case things go south.

If no such a law, then I am thinking to put the deposit into the emergency fund account that I keep for rentals/ repairs/ maintenance..

@David Khalfin,Upon move in, we provide a "Lease Highlights" to all the tenants-- clearly focusing on the important things, such as payment, emergency information,  and a brief overview of tenant expectations and landlord expectations.. who is doing what?