Not to say there are not some hucksters trying to game the system.

I'm totally against handouts but once the bill is passed, I think it's best o play the game.

We're too early in the game.

How can I get ahead of the game here so I can ensure I will be able to pay the mortgages for these three properties?

Hi Max,         I am newer into the game, but so far I have attended one Black Diamond meetup in Burlington a few months ago and could not speak any more highly of it.

Now it's just an easy numbers game. 

The purpose of an appraisal is to avoid lenders and borrowers playing games like in 09-10.  

That through no fault of their own, landlords; not credit cards, not obscene car payments, would be targeted as fair game to be stiffed, was not even on Bernie's platform.I have always maintained in my posts and in my professional life that I do not need to "be loved" by my tenants.

You have to keep perspective that this is a long game not a short one. 

This is not for rental but buying below value, remodeling them, then selling at a high price.Otherwise, real estate is a long term game where leverage is king.