I quit early last year to pursue real estate but it's in the blood.

SLO's not for new blood in this business unless they can buy is my opinion.

It should be mentioned that this is a duplex and there seems to be a bit of bad blood between the renters and the other renter is my source for this info.

As far as the HML, yes I anticipate it will be expensive so I am not trying to sugar coat it and have unrealistic expectations but because I may have a fairly good amount of cash ready for a down payment that's why I see that as an option as well.

@Dot Cheng Is the property in Sugar land or close by?

We are But it has become almost unattainable very quickly... it is literately a blood bath right now.

It was all about sugar not spice approaching the landlord and the police.

that right there made my blood boil... these guys are a real piece if you know what I mean...

Getting yourself through escrow without being taken advantage of or sued will be your biggest challenge, and FSBO's attract sharks like blood in the water out here, so you'll want to be careful. 

@Jill Rossi As much as as I like to get blood out of turnips, I'd chalk it up to experience and move on.