Or I contractor gives me a quote for a full system replacement, when 3 others said it just needs a repair..  

water and food shortages, public transport etc etc etc....have some compassion and make some temporary concessions on being a strong businessman and landlord.I would basically give them a one time "get out of jail free" card for late payment.... make it perfectly 1000% clear that this is a one time deal due to extreme circumstances...don't try and push it or there will be an eviction started.If they have been a good tenant and have had the respect to give you the "heads up" that they were going to have an issue paying on time, that counts for something with me....I know this is business and when you give an inch, tenants will often continue to push the envelope and take a mile...if they see you are "soft" they will exploit it.....but this is an extraordinary situation that just doesn't fit the rules.......

I may give that a try as most of the leads are willing to accept offers in that range just nothing that would constitute a full rehab.Thanks!

They have a newsletter full of content that you can customize with your contact info, and print off and distribute.Then, I would pick an area that you want to farm. start small, and add additional sections as money becomes available.If you are really eager, and ready to work for it, print off the most recent comps of your farm area (or the newsletter as mentioned above), and go walk the neighborhood. 

I'm new to to Bigger Pockets community and I'm interested in pursuing real estate on a full time basis eventually!

You can still do a full background check on your renters.It sounds like you have essentially made a duplex out of a SFH.  

I'm always amazed at how creative folks are in crafting offers for services that required a full-time employee just 20 years ago!

Don't wait.(6) If you should need to return anything less than the full SD amount, itemize your deductions for the tenant (you may have to do this in writing by law.)

Keep in mind that the buses here have bike racks so you could use public transportation and then ride the rest of the way.

Looking on the public sites at least , Zillow etc I don't really see much under $20,000 for condos..but I guess if you keep looking they pop up.