So, I no longer live in those areas and am very thankful to finally have insurance. 

Finally, The rent control discourages further development, limiting supply which results in higher rents.So rents go up, but the rent control advocates are too uneducated on the economics of the rent control policy to see their role in the rent increase.Another consequence of rent control is no value in keeping the property as nice.

@Dave Meyer always cover this almost every month.Below are few episodes and resources to help you narrow down your options and finally start your investing.I recommend you pick the market that aligns with you real estate investing goals, your risk appetite and personality.https://www.biggerpockets.com/resources/real-estate-101/wher...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/best-real-estate-markets-...https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/most-affordable-housing-m...All the best and keep up posted.

It can be finalized any time before your tax deadline in April 2025.

I finally decided to look elsewhere.  

Walkthroughs are never detailed enough to be final (ie often tenants have lower disconnected and discover broken appliances later.) 

Over a year later it finally sold and they lost their BUTT!!! 

Wife and I have finally agreed that it’s time to take action.

Here are the key points to consider: Preliminary Injunction: This is a preliminary injunction, not a final disposition.

If something in our market is not a good investment we pass.Hope this helps.One final point, don’t go ALL IN on your first deal.