I would also note that you should assess your savings, income stability, and ability to manage expenses as that plays a factor.

Depends on what your loan looks like, how you manage, and many other factors.

I sold that property, and the fire risk certainly factored into the decision.

Tell the squatter to get out immediately or you will take them to court for the unpaid rent, utilities, cleaning, damages, court costs, attorney fees, and everything else.

This is why it is first and foremost critical to understand the costs of owning a note.Things like legal fees, servicing, and insurance are all getting more expensive.

To help in your search:be sure to find an accountant who is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee-wise.

Is it a legal reason if both tenants paid a $39 fee and put in application and I deny one of them because the other tenant is willing to pay more rent ? 

I realize networking is a huge factor of success in real estate investing.

Most people haven't mentioned this, so factor that into your cost.If it was me I would purchase a retrofit window, or remove the one that is existing, make the repairs, and re-install it. 

I want to pay my credit cards off ($15k) and adopt children (estimated to cost $10-15k) My company will reimburse me the adoption fees, but not until it's finalized so I am hoping to do a HELOC so I can re-use that monies later on for bonus items like a pool or something fun for the kids.