See if you qualify for down payment assistance and look at two family properties where you do not need a cash reserve to qualify2.

They are more like Reserved/Retained earnings. 

I also serve in the Marine Corps reserves and currently pursuing my MBA @ Pepperdine University.

DO NOT EVER BUY ACROSS A GROCERY STORE OR A BODEGA I will never do that again ever ever ever. 

If you were there you would hear her say "We can store the radioactive isotopes here in the closet".

This another risk scenario that one should consider when asking yourself when creating a model for a deal as far as cash reserves. 

I use a mobile app called OKUPIED, which I think is only available on the Apple Store, but compared to all other ones I have tried it is by far the simplest to use and their support is on point when you need something. 

I'm not sure a cookie-cutter tax professional from the big box stores will do.Any tips on finding a tax preparer who is house hack knowledgeable?

It’s easy to compile that list and pay out improvements as your reserves increase over time.

Do not go ahead without a reserve.