Also was thinking about homeowner protection from bad tenant, are the laws more favorable for tenants in ca compared to tx etc any input would help.thanks 

You are going to be paying a lot to have someone living in it.While you are living with your in-laws, continue to put aside the money you'd be paying for the mortgage (after the house sells) and save it up. 

While I do not know the exact laws around what she is quacking about, I do know that the way she is portraying her opinion is clearly... not the law. 

If Seller shall breach any of the terms or provisions of this Contract prior to COE, Buyer may proceed againstSeller for any claim or remedy the Buyer may have in law or equity, which includes, but is not limited to,specific performance and/or damages." 

Doing so could be considered a form of illegal eviction or "self-help eviction," which is prohibited by law.

Fair Housing laws require us to treat all people equally.

It's more than 2.5x or 3.0x income/rent.Are they aware of current updates/changes in local laws/ordinances? 

Tariffs are a tax on the american people.

Mind you the land lording laws are not as friendly in NY state but I think you'll have a better shot at finding what you are looking for in NY. 

So I live in CA and the laws and regulation here can be crazy.