Population changes have also affected the home prices.

This LeasingToBuy course, as well as his seminars, are a complete ripoff and waste of time.....Lease options more than 180 days are also illegal in TX (AND OTHER STATES) as are the "sandwich contracts' that he repeatedly refers to. 

It's not worth spending so much money on a short basement even if you can, as it will affect the end result. 

Take your savings and try to find another home to house hack with 3.5% -5% down and rinse and repeat.

Totally stressed out when starting out, but everything worked out and I repeated the process a few times since.

It is part of the game as with any other potentially high-reward endeavor but it doesn't have to affect your well-being.That said, your vanguard account is a good reminder that there are other avenues to consider outside of RE.I'd recommend continuing to diversify by exploring other RE options.

It’s totally not affected my nephew at all.

You need to live in the property for at least a year but you can repeat this year after year if you don't mind moving. 5.

I told him about the new realator commision refund law taking affect in Aug 17 in CA.

Try not to adversely affect neighbors with noise or activity.