When it comes to homelessness, it usually refers to someone who is living in an area that is not meant for human habitation, like a car, sidewalk, or park. 

I like checking what the inside of the car they showed up in looks like.

You don’t get CA level appreciation in Kansas City.Some areas are high crime so need make sure you understand the neighborhood you are investing in, like any city all locations are not equal.Very car centric city, mass transit is not widely used, people don’t walk, they drive outside of a few very walkable locations in heart of the city. 

Then think about writing off your cellphone, your internet, you car, your home office, your tax prep, etc etc etc.  

4 cars in the driveway and only 2 people on the lease?

So most agents are only putting about half of that $12k in their pocket, and out of that $6k they have to cover all of their operating expenses: licensing fees, MLS/ Realtor Association fees, continuing education classes to stay compliant with licensing requirements, monthly "desk" fees/ technology fees to their brokerage, health insurance for themselves and their family, errors and omissions insurance (required), marketing, car, car insurance, gas, clothes, computer/ software, cell phone, closing gifts, signs, photography, staging if they offer that, etc.

(and it does not matter if their is a servicer involved) You are correct for any other debt like for example a car loan.

Bought a property for less than a new car and sold it for $80k with seller financing...projected to enjoy 30% ROI YoY with net profit beginning in 42nd month Lessons learned?

Pretty sure you cant take a car or anything bankruptcy court would withhold from proceedings.

You usually end up with the same amount of taxes over two years, you just get your Amazon package and your tax deduction one year sooner.Buy a new car.