You also have to stay patient.

Get your handyman to walk through with you.. it's always good to have a second pair of eyes.5  be patient.. no deal is better than a bad deal.Good luck..

The properties that are less stellar performers can be sold or kept free and clear to stay more conservative on them with the higher cash flow as a safety net.There's huge benefits in negotiations when you're a cash buyer, I love when I'm in the position to be a cash buyer.Banks suck. 

You should ALWAYS run your numbers in worst case scenario and even then add a buffer for safety.

For your safety, security and for legal reasons I'd separate the two. 

Do you know that if you have active leaks, safety issues, etc. many lenders will not approve a loan? 

I understand we all love REI and BRRRR is super popular but if I were about to lose my career and concerned about my financial future, borrowing upwards of a million dollars in debt with absolutely no safety blanket would be the last thing on my mind.

Use neighborhood scout to determine crime / safety.

Might be a safety net there as well.I flipped a house in 2015 that had a sill rotted so bad it slid off the block foundation. 

He also mentioned the volatility aspect (march 2020) which if you are able to take advantage of, give the REIT another shot in the arm and margin of safety.