I like Lindahl's stuff and his book (emerging markets) but it seems that he has ramped up his personal training to a new level which made me a little iffy... a 1$ program email offer recently made me lose my interest.

I just read David Lindahl's Multifamily Millions and his Emerging Markets book too. 

If you’re dealing with emergencies or a string of maintenance issues, however, expect this number to increase significantly.

Good new mayor, strong emerging areas near downtown.   

You will need both a leasing agent and a maintenance person who can handle emergencies.

Phone is only for emergencies which is generally temperature, fire or water related problems.

I understand you should have an emergency fund to cover for unexpected maintenance or not having tenants and all that but is there some kind of clause on a FHA that allows the home owner to temporarily stay in a secondary home during the reno phase or something of that sort?

Also, have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses that may arise during property ownership.

He always had some sort of emergency come up that prevented him from paying the deposit. 

You should use it as an emergency reserve as well as making home renovations.