I think, IMO, $1,500 is sufficient for the first rental as to an operating account, then 1,000 for the second, then 500 for each additional SFD property, minimum as an initial deposit, more is better.

Having them installed professionally can make you sleep at night, not having to worry about killing someone, carbon-monoxide poisoning, or insurance co's not paying when your house goes up in smoke due to a faulty installation.yes, CSST can be used, along with copper tubing, and iron pipe, depending on your locality. 

GuysI couldn't sleep last night to tried to figure How can I build a triplex.Here is My story I purchased a 3 story house 1300 sqft on 2800 sqft lot "PLUS" another 2800 sqft empty lotnext to the house.Yes, It has 2 addresses.I paid cash so I do have equityPlus have some little bit cash left over & income and credit.Is there anyway I can make this happen?

When a business partner does not object to removal a letter of resignation is sufficient, if they object, you may need an attorney and that can be the case regardless of what might be agreed to.

You'll sleep better at night with your decisions that way. 

The fact that they are listed together, under one contract together or closing together is not sufficient. 

I'm estimating that this house will save me about $1400/mo vs renting.I'm also concerned my Maint/CapEx number of 10% is not going to be sufficient.

An existing loan where the agreement to pay an underlying mortgage is not an assumption given by the mortgage holder, the seller is making an agreement extending credit sufficient to pay that underlying mortgage, the seller is financing it.

I'm not a control freak, but I do need to be sufficiently informed and hands-on to know what's going on rather than leave everything in the hands of a property manager or GC that I've probably never met.

For example , having sufficient cash flow and reserves to maintain the properties to high standards.