Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

No sane person keeps large amounts of cash lying around these days.

@Jimmy Klein From what I've read you have to spend at least the same $ amount on improvements as you did purchasing the property.

Hi everyone.I'm looking at a fourplex listed at 159,900 as a househack for my first deal.I have limited cash and I need advice regarding how to come up with a sane/safe amount of cash to have left over after the deal is done for incidental things that will inevitably come up.

I have a similar amount of buy and hold properties and I paid $1,000 last year. 

If you plan on holding on to the property for a substantial amount of time, the more immediate valleys may prove to be inconsequential to your long-term strategy.On the other hand, if you plan on holding for a relatively short spell, knowing the direction of the market’s more immediate future would be imperative.Feel free to give me a call when you have a chance.

Mitigating risk within, CMBS & Tax Oriented Investments(Structured Housing,Direct Affordable Housing) Finances: I recently made a good amount of money in the stock market 1/4 Million----- Intentions: I've had a deep passion for Real Estate for a long time.

Mitigating risk within, CMBS & Tax Oriented Investments(Structured Housing,Direct Affordable Housing) Finances: I recently made a good amount of money in the stock market 1/4 Million----- Intentions: I've had a deep passion for Real Estate for a long time.

For multi family properties the typical refinance loan amount will be based on a LTV of 70% to 75% of a new appraisal.  

You might be able to drive some small amount of organic traffic using social media but it's very little and not worth it.