This particular tenant passed the screening on Saturday (paying their $80 for background checks), and on Monday was supposed to get money from the bank, transfer utilities, and sign lease.

I suppose there are many possibilities but right now I still haven't done anything except waiting for the next collapse...One thing is that we don't have "green-cards" yet, so we cannot buy co-ops.

And she cancels in the last minute. same now workers were supposed to start tomorrow morning, and she texts me a few min.

Earnest money requested to show my interest I suppose.

It is supposed to be finished in the fall.The home I own like I said is right around the corner.

@Luke ReningerI was thinking on turning the garage into a 1 bed 1 bath room and rent it out, but that would add up at least another 10K if I do most of the work myself...Too much work for the equity gain I suppose then.

You can imagine (experts and newbies alike) what that does for my cash flow.My options seem to be, flip the properties back into my name and pay 4% transfer tax, find a mortgage, then either put it back in an LLC or I suppose just keep it in my name.

I know appraisals are supposed to be quantitative, but it's a human being doing it after all, a place that's put together will leave a better impression..What about pulling together some comps and showing them to the appraiser, and explaining why you think those are good comps? 

The other side is not rented yet, but I expect to get around $700 for one side and $750 for my side when I move out.I know with FHA you are supposed to stay at the property for one year.

I see myself buying less than 10 properties and suppose my ultimate FI number would be between $2k-$3k a month.