If your facts are not strong, or the judge or jury just do not believe them, you run the risk of court saying you did not occupy exclusively and continuously, you did not burn off redemption rights, or you did not possess before the time limit and you lose everything.

Based on your answer, you will then look for different markets. 2- Market analysis: Find a market that fits what you are looking (cash flow, appreciation, etc).

Completely understand, based on the other comments on this post, I can see a trend.

That is why I'm focusing on some of these "higher end" markets because rents are more likely to continue to increase and the tenant base is really solid.We should connect sometime! 

Some of these other options you listed are decisions based on how you want to live and how you feel about having strangers in your primary house and aren't something we can tell you to do. 

I wouldn't let them strong arm me if they don't have legitimate complaints. 

@Sandeep DhallI use DIY and I love them for the algorithm-based studies.

This is based on a few dozen private lender programs that I utilize for my clients.o Rate buydown ratio: Current norm is a 4:1 ratio, or 1% fee for 0.25% off of rate.

Take a closer look at areas with strong rental demand like Cleveland OH.

Some base their decisions strictly on numbers and do not care about the area, while others are okay with a lower yield but focus on the city and even specific neighborhoods.