I’d squeak by and repaIr until you got a healthy reserve to cover it plus any other unforeseen expenses .

It becomes even more important when you add leverage to maintain a healthy reserves account for vacancy and repairs.

The area seems to offer (almost) everything we are looking for to raise a family, be active, eat healthy and still have somewhat affordable real estate.

Most early investors underestimate costs, so knowing that your property has healthy cash flow will protect you from what you didn't consider.

They pay more than everyone else in the neighborhood - never hear from them and get a glowing review. 

Wondering what others with experience in the Smokies consider "healthy" occupancy rates.I heard on a YouTube video recently that for a market with around 30 day avg. lead time (I think Smokies is about 28), a healthy calendar is booked:7 days: 100%14 Days: 75%30 Days: 50%60 Days: 32%Obviously its not an exact science but curious how others with experience feel about these numbers.

Most owners who will seller finance own their properties outright, would like a decent down payment, and want a healthy return to support their retirement.

Many other parts of Ohio are economically less healthy.   

Our local economy is healthy and growing and should reliably be that way for the future. 

This is in Seattle, which has had a major outbreak.I had asked if they were tested, and if not, indicated they/I would need to have the place sanitized before I have anyone else go into the place.They wrote back saying their health is none of my business, that they have cleaned the house, and even though they weren't tested, they don't have coronavirus.