/city regulations, set up costs, doing things to stand out) and leave you with less cash in case of an emergency.

Tell the tenant (assuming you smell the skunk weed) they have 30 days to get out of Dodge.BTW, if the don't open the door, use your key and enter because you feel there is a possible fire emergency inside. 

I will hire a local person for emergencies and other stuff but wondering if anyone on this forum had specific details.

Real estate investmnets are capital intensive and if you don't have extra money sitting around to make the emergency repair when it happens you'll find yourself in a terrible position. 

@Eva Sha - Yes, I generally advise emerging developers there will be anywhere from 5%-8% in closing costs (depending on the size of the loan), which include lender costs/fees, attorney's fees, and title fees, plus any other consulting fees.

You'll have the cash in an emergency, and when you have enough,  pay off the house at once, if that's what you want.

They are searching for emerging developers and are offering all sorts of grants to development ready cities.

And the groundwater is incompatible for human consumption due to abandon mines.No utilies, no stores, no police or emergency presence for a good hour, no nothing.

@Robert BishopTo prepare for your first real estate investment, build a strong financial foundation with a credit score of 700+ and an emergency fund.

I'm an experienced investor that's emerging from a difficult period.