However, if I were to do the former, I will have no money for reserves or emergency funds and I  keep thinking how the worst can happen like a furnace going out, I get laid off, etc. and now I have no net to fall on or umbrella to cover me.As much as the numbers seem to work I don't have all the money on hand to do this deal.

The worst part for new investors in an area like Philly is that the market moves fast, especially right now.

The worst thing you can do is purchase wrong then try to get out of it asking a pm to do things that take your entire profit bc of asset class because you dont want to do it. 

Worst thing that has ever happened is someone left the door unlocked.   

Doing a refi may make you a motivated buyer in the worst sellers market of our lifetimes. 

In the worst case, you'll have extra income to offset damages above and beyond what the deposit will cover.

I think Grant Cardone says that owning the home you live in is one of the worst investments possible.

The guy either has the worst luck or he's telling you stories.

Purchase price: $157,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $427,000 Hey guys this was the absolute worst house I have ever seen and it turns out to be one the most profitable deals in my career!

I think worst case we blow through cash paying off the HELOC, then just load it back up after closing.