Several years ago I bought my first investment property in Sugar Land and love the area.

Zillow has been creating some bad blood in my local market, and I would not be surprised if in the near future (2-3 years) that our local MLS cuts them off.

I have enough lead and asbestos in my blood to kill any palm rat who bites...take my word for it... buy new ...your chances of happiness will be much greater.  

“Dwelling that is solely owner-occupied, including: (i) One additional individual who is not a minor without regard to the relationship of the individual and without regard to the number of minors in the dwelling unit related by blood, marriage or adoption to the additional individual or under the legal custody of the individual; and(ii) Individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption to or under the legal custody of the owner”

There are some AWSOME books available on BP as well as the podcasts  They are a good place to start   CAUTION if real estate gets in your blood it's addictive!!  

But once the midterm elections are over, I think we’ll see a lot of blood in the water.5.

there was a great transfer of wealth that happened out of the GFC.. for those that could execute.. and those that were leveraged up or had 5 year calls there was some blood baths..

I earned my MBA through blood, sweat and tears right before the Lehman shock and my take is that it all depends on the recruiting upon exit.

While we all enjoy the benefits of driving on the same public roads to get to where we're going, the wage earners are paying in blood, sweat, tears, and treasure for it while the government hands me money back for my own efforts.This particular event happens almost every day, and no bones about it, it can certainly be destabilizing when you understand just how clearly the powers-that-be in our society think of those making money through investments as extra-special people, and those making money through selling their time for money as dogcrap under their shoes.

You can try to go after the tenant for your losses, but this is like getting blood from a turnip.