And then an actual message comes through. 2 weeks after check out they wanted to let us know about some spider webs, a microwave built-in that was too high (based on preference), a power strip with loose wire connection and several other items that they never let us know about during their stay.

I contacted the power company, and they directed me to the tax assessor's office to inquire about obtaining a separate address for the pool house.

Infrastrtucture is powerful, that is what China has been doing for the last 20 years.

What is the infrastructure story (do they have water/sewer/power to support growth)?

that would be an extremely powerful way to get started in a new market. 

The higher rates have somewhat slowed down the "get rich quick with no money down" crowd as financing is more difficult, but I still see a lot of new investors with serious cash or purchasing power.

Often times the only bill that is tied to a house is a utility bill (not power or cable which are associated with a house but tied to a person and not the property) and the new owner takes responsibility for it at closing when they take possession of the house.

I am sick to my stomach because I know better but my hope over powered me.

When that person said that, we realized how much power we had to negotiate terms that helped us reach our goals.You can't just take what's being offered when you negotiate.

However, the power of leverage will make you very wealthy in only 10 years or less when you factor in your monthly cash flow, principal pay down of your mortgage and 5% appreciation.