Quote from @Richard Hoyte: What is a good and or acceptable amount of money to have saved up before buying your first rental property I'm aware this can vary depending on the state/area but is there a rule of thumbThank you ahead of time  Hello Richard, Your down payment amount will have a lot to do with this.If you are going with the minimum downpayment of 3 - 3.5% , you'll want to have at least a total of 10% of the purchase price (to also account for closing costs) + 6 months in reserves.

@Lucas Carl, When you talk about your cabin with a purchase price of $500k, I'm assuming a 25% down payment + any costs to furnish/fix/renovate as the initial cash outlay (for example $150k total). 

You’re financially protected more with more units/doors.Of course more income.Cons of larger multi family are barriers of entry costs to acquire, operate, and experience.

If there is any value, it would simply reduce the cost.

IMHO I think the draw to the Poconos is it's proximity to two monster metropolitan markets and their middle and professional class who may prefer in many cases to tone it down from places like Miami, Hawaii, Vail, or Stowe, and instead have the luxury of a 1.5-2 hour car trip to somewhere where they will save on airfare, get a good deal on their accommodations, and still have loads of fun with their families without having to deal with exorbitant vacation costs and aggravating travel arrangements. 

Closing costs will be less with this route. 

By aligning projects with non-profit initiatives, I've discovered collaborative opportunities that not only generate economic returns but also foster social progress.Philanthropy serves as a powerful engine for economic revitalization, job creation, and sustainable growth.

Now a landlord (and architect), I wouldn't build out the space without the second stair since it really is a safety issue/liability (especially in case of a fire) if anything were to happen.Full excerpt of building code below:According to the Chicago building code on egress requirements, the third story above grade plane within a dwelling unit [which in this case is the duplex-up unit], all the following conditions must be met:1.) the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system2.) the floor area of the story does not exceed 1600 sq ft3.) the dwelling unit has an exit that discharges directly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge.Your third story attic space is unlikely to exceed 1600 sq ft, but you'll probably find the sprinkler system to be cost-prohibitive.

Which would mean that all of my clients funds go into my bank account and I would pay them their net payout (rent less my Mgmt fee, cleaning fee, maintenance costs, taxes) at the end of the month instead of them paying me my Mgmt fee.

He asked me for the following-1: Company certificate (for companies only)2: Drivers license/SSN3: Utility bills4: 1-3 months statement of account5: Documents of the property to be used as collateral (if any)6: Provide Loan origination cost for the processing and transfer of your loan funds 7: Bank details for funding (closing)I have their website, but how can I fortify myself so I’m not being scammed.