There are two great tools that every buyer should insist upon having before buying:  1) A Seller's Property Disclosure and 2) An independent inspection. 

I’d say study applied economics or statistics instead.  

Cheers to everyone's financial independence through real estate!

@Harrison HodsonI don't know your market and price point but based on rent to own statistics you will most likely not end up buying the property.I'm a really big fan of house hacking (I'm currently house hacking and it's the best decision I've ever made), I was paying about $700 in rent and now my mortgage is $621 and my tenant is paying me $725. of course there are some other expenses but i'm basically living for free.

In the event that two different appraisers independently come in with an opinion of value that supports (or exceeds) contract price, underwriter will relent and/or it'll be reviewed by their boss and they will veto the underwriter. 

In the minds of many, psychologically and mentally, it represents security, stability, and financial independence.

Capital gains is filed on your federal income return...you'll need to start focusing on city's or metros statistical areas to get a better idea on local tax...and even at that, you'd be an out of state investor...so different tax basis.

Try cbiz, nationwide, independent agent

You never will be independent. 

Statistically, I've got longevity on my side vs. several of the nasty residents -- My suggestion is to make an assessment vs dues increase if it won't go through.