Solid B + SFH, ranch in an A townHad to evict our first T near end of the term but since the have had success with our choices. 

@Jennifer Ryan that's interesting b/c we are actively closing deals.

@Sylvia B.

@Steve Smithy Looking into the contract I have a unique case, Agent A and Agent B are wife and husband respectively.

Another option is that if the rehab will be less than $10k, ask your lender if you can do an FHA 203(b) Escrow Repair.

Don't be in a rush to be proactive. b) Tack a week onto whatever you are told for how many days your LO needs to close.

Currently both full-time employed but who knows..Does anyone have any clever strategies to a) mitigate our risk in the short term (avoid paying a mortgage with less or no rental income), b) figure out whether now is the time to get a mortgage or c) have any general advice about timing etc.?

These are B class neighborhoods where the crime is low, schools are decent, and there are strong rental rates.

Source them yourself or use wholesalers, or B.

@Bob B.