Currently the total amount of cash we have specifically to spend on a property is $24,000, with a targeted goal of $30-50K (accounting for down pay, closing cost, emergency fund, etc.)

Thats why credit cards exist, for emergencies, especially if you're relying to scale, and need that money to buy your next duplex.

I try and do mandatory minimum vacations to diffuse and reset, during those 100% times, for 2-5 day periods, and usually close enough to get back if it's absolute emergency.

There's a reason why when you fly with children, the flight attendants always tell the passengers if there's an emergency, to put their oxygen masks on first,...then their children's.

stories that are out there, you need to pile up savings, obtain a history of employment, and a buffer between you and emergencies. 

I mentioned in the housing market report for March of 2022 that there were emerging data points indicating some shifting in market sentiment.

Do not expect the resident to treat the property as if it was their own and keep some revenue on hand for emergency repairs.

Has anyone had experience with the Hamilton County (Ohio) Emergency Rental Assistance Program?

I would say that possibly having someone give you a personal loan for a short period of time might solve the problem until you can build an emergency fund and pay them back. 

Looking for some advise on how to make the transition as smooth as possible. in the process of drafting our letter to the tenets, to give to them at closing, with info for how to pay rent, us being the new owners. emergency contact information.