What do people do to cover their basis? 

.- Strong language regarding locks on bedroom doors- Cover landlord?

So I will need at least 1 month-s rent to cover it.

I have also applied for the Greenline grant (a first-time homebuyer assistance program) and am hoping it covers some of the costs, but I won't know if I'll receive the grant or the amount until March, so I'm currently budgeting without it.

Quote from @Theresa Harris:  If she can get a loan to cover what she would have to pay her ex, then she'd also need to get roommates or something to help her with the mortgage payments. 

Tiffany,Check out my profile and send me an email you are not getting the full scope there are some other things they need to cover.  

One option that’s been surprisingly effective is EMD financing — using short-term capital just to cover the earnest money.

Now keep in mind, these are the guys that have been trained and are not starting up "cold turkey"Have at least 6 months of reserves on hand for eating, bills etc to cover the slow months.Going into winter is not a great time for the market in most places.Wholesaling is one of the highest taxed jobs you can have.Does it work, yes.

And you can purchase a screen cover for around $50 to help prevent sparks and flying debris from getting to other areas. 

This lets rental income cover your mortgage and expenses while you take advantage of tax benefits like deductions, mortgage interest, repairs, and depreciation.