If you do the work it saves money but places your cost claim at risk, if you hire someone you are out of pocket, have a better chance of winning in court but may never collect.

I have about $30,000 saved up and my income this year is already what it was all of last year, but still not high enough for another mortgage.

I’ll save you a lot of time, money, and heartache - Don’t do it!

He is generating $150 extra after mortgage, bills, and saved costs for repairs.As we move into the direction of life and family future, we are looking at ways to create more financial freedom.

Will I be approve for a loan to buy a house plus the rehab work if my credit score is good but I dont have a lot of money in savings?

I'd focus on saving more money and making more money.

That being said, the new goal is to find a SFH that can cover the mortgage while I save for more properties and ultimately provide positive cash flow when I decide to move out in the future.

They have a duty to investors to maximize recovery and minimize loss.

Thinking about how to minimize risk on current residence, while maximizing its appreciation to purchase a rental property... 

I have some money saved but I know it is not enough?