A our most expensive items were AC units (I have yet to spend a single dollar on our tile roofs.) and they could be paid out of the current months rent.

My earned income will be going towards my own house and living expenses with little left over for investing out of pocket.How did you overcome the challenge of not having enough money for your first deal?

I have been having issues recently with my PM software  TenantCloud not carrying my listing description over to all the marketing websites.

Its all over the internet, so easy to find. 

You noticed Ford stock is down, but with over $125,000,000,000 (yes, that is billion) in revenue, you know it won’t stay down for long.

$135k (plus the plumbing fix) is too much to spend in a $250k neighborhood no matter how cheap you get the house.

Since you are not obtaining the report through a reputable source of your own, you will have to spend extra time verifying it is legitimate.2.

However, this requires careful legal handling.Other options:Reverse Mortgage: If your parents are over 62 and the home is their primary residence, a reverse mortgage might be an option to access equity without monthly payments.Home Equity Loan or HELOC: If you have significant equity, consider a home equity loan or HELOC to cover your parents’ rental expenses, then repay it over time.The Good: Co-ownership can provide financial relief and shared responsibilities.

Having said this, this is an issue that I have been aware of for over 2 years.  

@Sam Booth how much money are you looking to spend?