That left with $17.5k (less closing costs, but they were pretty minimal), which I then rolled into the next house with a similar strategy. 

A prudent approach may be something like:20% (or a fixed amount) cash50-60% index funds (with a stop order at 95% of value to minimize downside risk)20-30% bonds/CDs with 1-2 year maturity dates that overlap every 6 months.

I think this would be a creative way to fill in the vacant lots with minimal out of pocket costs. 

Seeing the current covid-19 scenario, jobless numbers i am thinking of walking away from my contract to minimize my loss.

Seeing the current covid-19 scenario, jobless numbers i am thinking of walking away from my contract to minimize my loss.

I could find so it has positive cash flow but cannot get the recommended indicators (cap rate, 1% rule, cash on cash, etc).

When analyzing a potential deal, which is a better indicator of a smart investment, cap rate, or a cash-on-cash return?

evidence by definition: "the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid"

In this case with this minimal amount of bowing (at least based on the pictures), most of my investors would just star bolt it but if you are going for a buy and hold, the parging might be a good addition to further insulate your house to make it more energy-efficient.

We should take every precaution when meeting in person with someone, and should do whatever we can to minimize those meetings, but my understanding is that we can travel within Maryland for essential purposes.As far as rent deferral goes, I'm taking that on a case-by-case basis.