When you actually have to put cash on the table,  that hurts, alot.If you felt you couldn't swing both.. then you made the right decision.

@Tanner Micheli  You might also want to consider some raw land deals in Collin County if you can swing the financing. 

In short, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission view MLSs treating certain listings (e.g. entry-only) differently than others (e.g. exclusive right) as anti-competitive behavior. 

The opportunity cost of building savings and paying rent is too high (in my mind) espeically when you consider the swing in savings, building equity with OPM, tax benefits like depreciation, and if you did your research right, gaining natural or forced appreciation.You have quite a bit of time until your lease ends, so take advantage of it!

I found a HUGE benefit in a program called, "VestorPro" and it is doing wonders for her and they are teaching this old dog some new tricks of the trade. 

I haven't dug into historic preservation, but I'd assume the trade-off to historic preservation tax savings would be limitations on demolition, which could restrict your buyer pool when you sell.

(In each case, Trade fixtures, personalty, chattel, etc. are all taxed to by the Occupant where applicable, and rarely if ever become part of the real estate. the retailer's tax may be greater, but not based solely upon the property tax.) 

I also paid for Facebook ads and I listed the home in several Omaha area Buy-Sell-Trade groups on Facebook.

I am wondering IF it is possible to try and strike a deal where I can assume their mortgage(if it makes sense) and they rent my apartment(potentially at a reduced rate), essentially trading places.

Maybe even make enough to trade the Camry up to a Lambo.