Laminate is OK, but don't use it in wet areas like kitchens.If tenant's don't clean up spills it will bubble up and just generally get ruined.

If it is something in the category of major surgeries (brain/ heart) or cancer related chemotreatments, no doubt, the US will have better resources to handle those emergencies, but locally, the the hospitals here are actually equipped to provide optimum healthcare, private hospitals moreso at a higher cost with better service than public. 

One bank to remain nameless even told me that Californians "ruined" Ohio during the last crash. 

But within a year of moving, I developed cancer.

Unfortunately the world of today with such things the Dodd-Frank act have ruined Lonnie's business model. 

A bad nights sleep will ruin the entire stay for your guest and may result in bad reviews.

I have seen it ruin many a good landlord.

If you want to just be together in a sanctioned way there are plenty of religious ceremonies that can "marry" you without the weight of financial ruin. 

My only hope is that the long term vs short term battle doesn’t ruin whole economies before that happens.South Lake Tahoe is now home of the $2,000 parking ticket for STRs.

You can ruin his credit and he absolutely can sue you for damages, no attorney in the country can guarantee you otherwise, much less some investor or guru.