If you are a numbers geek, guilty as charged, you will love this.  

This is my guilty self talking now...

guilty as charged.i just bought an auction home on one of the website ones sight unseen.The home was supposed to be occupied so I was not going to make the 800 mile trip anyway . my decision was based on the comps, interview's with 3 area agents and great information from the listing agent.it turns out the owners moved out,the listing agent sold the property to the former owners,a new roof and other repairs left the property in good condition.The agent even sent more pictures .The $50k in equity leaves me with plenty of cushion for some minor p&c repairs

If I make an exception for you, I must make the same exception for every tenant or be guilty of discrimination.Another thing landlords need to recognize is that, if they make an exception one month and take the tenant to court over the same thing another month, the court will say the landlord set a new precedent with this tenant and the same allowances have to be allowed FROM THEN ON! 

But the issues raised in the article are very troubling to hear, such as "your property" can be charged with a crime (but not you), and it is then presumed guilty, seized, and then you have to prove it was not at significant cost in terms of legal fees.  

Right now, if you land a true deal, the exit should be pretty easy.As far as feeling guilty about buying a deal that would make you profit, I used to stress over that also.  

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

Guilty as charged.

It sounds like your sister is making you feel guilty about the situation or you are making yourself feel guilty.

I strongly suspect that your household doesn't like to compromise on lifestyle (don't take that personally, it is very common and I have been guilty of it too).