While our "strategy" is very unusual.

snopes.com also says that the source is uncertain.

It would not be unusual that when tenants moved out they left behind something in their storage lockers each had in the basement. 

Ghost Buildings of 1929By CHRISTOPHER GRAYALL over New York, projects that broke ground with irrational exuberance are topping out in uncertain conclusion.

I have an unusual goal, to own a rental house in all 50 states.

I've got a potential unusual situation on a deal.

Does anyone else think this is unusual?

Also, there's good reasons why the "1% Rule" for investors exists in the first place: because below that, you're only/mainly investing for (uncertain) appreciation, because it's likely to continue costing you money annually, not ideal as an investor, right? 

The result is very little competition and unusually good numbers experienced in this unique niche.

If this is the case then Texas would be an unusual example.Also consider you do not need heat in the warm months, but you will still get a gas bill from $10-30, even though you used no gas.