It helps when things get tough. 

Currently I purchase stocks at an 11% employee discount and its a relatively safe stock.

For the first few years I had a tough time but eventually started to make a bit more money which helped. 2 years ago I switched careers that increased my pay and lowered my cost of living.

I'm trying to plan out my RE investment strategy and was having a tough time deciding btw Direct Purchase vs.

This is tough. 

VA loans can be tough to navigate so you want to work with a company who specializes in residential mortgages, imo.

I am typically a risk taker and it usually ends up working out, this one is a little tough given I have a wife and two young kids.

Its a tough market out there so I had to go a little farther than my normal area.

Multifamily properties are highly desirable throughout the city and can be tough to find without paying a premium.

I know you mentioned that you served them notices already, but sometimes actual dialogue can go along ways in helping to communicate both parties sides more clearly. 2) Cash for keys - this is a tough one to swallow for someone in your situation, but sometimes incentivizing the tenant to leave either financially or with assistance with moving can avoid eviction, and may be cheaper than the actual eviction route.