Over the course of the day I had the fire chief, local inspector, emergency services, and structure repair guys from Serv pro tell me it was unsafe to enter and I can’t do anything until an engineer arrives.

I have about 100k readily available cash (TSP, IRAs not included), but fear that if I use 100k (or a part of it) as down payment on another property I will not have enough cash buffer in case on emergency in the event of vacancy, repairs, etc.

Figured out then that my wife and I needed to establish credit and save an emergency fund and enough funds for a down payment, plus closing costs if we wanted to own our own home in a decent area of RI.

We just have to give 24 hours notice before 'non-emergency' entries (no notice is required in an emergency).

The assistance  program is Emergency rental assistance program (CVERAP) phase II   https://njdca.onlinepha.com    Also would you recommend i seek legal advise and if so any recommendations in NJThanks

I can imagine you have a solid equity in that home so just know you have emergency funds you can access if it doesn’t rent right away.

One thing I never hear mentioned but I think is important is do you have an emergency fund?

The question is simple: do you have an emergency savings fund to cover mortgage and expenses should your tenant not pay?

I am also in the process of also getting a credit line on my existing properties to cover earnest money deposit, repairs and emergency fund.

The challenge with foundation companies are that if you approach them for an emergency or need quick repairs they will overcharge.