One cannot compare a forum site with a seasoned investor who answers questions and teaches.

I work on the Property Management side of investing and we have plenty of rentals we manage in the Section 8 area (over 250+ doors in Greater Houston), I'm happy to answer any questions you direct message me for some an insight! 

In other words I'm sure that within a year he'll be at least matching this income and still be getting the severance.If a regular mortgage is out of the question I'm thinking of other options and would love to some the BP-folk advice.1.

People like to make things harder for themselves because they think some mysterious pixie dust will give them protection from Bigfoot and cannot answer the simple question“Why are you so concerned you need a LLC to own property over insurance”

@Sam Dalton if you have 12 months of reserves, why are you bothering us with this question?

This is a tough situation, as if I was the other party I would ask the question "what makes you a qualified individual to determine if the tree was a risk", are you an arborist or tree expert?

Our firm offers free consultations -- I'd be happy to walk you through this and answer any questions you have.  

He was SO helpful and patient with all my questions (this house being my first home purchase of any kind).

Are you an aviation engineer and your company just lost its next contract.Do you work in an assembly line making wash machines and they outsource to China.Are you a concrete worker and get laid off since construction has cut back.On this forum the question is how is your REI moving forward.  

Please reach out with any questions you may have!