At the same time, I still plan to keep funds on hand for unforeseen expenses, but I consider those emergency funds and not part of my deal analysis.Would love to hear what more experienced investors have to say :-)

3) Are there circumstances, which tend to show the expected or intended lengths of affixation, i.e., are there circumstances, which show that the property may or will have to be moved?

The Unforeseen Items:The reality is, sometimes, it is no one individual’s fault that there are repair items which could not be foreseen; especially in the remodeling world.

They move when life circumstance change, such as a new job in a different city or expanding family.

I also purchase for long term buy and hold so even if there was a pullback in the next couple of years due to something unforeseen then it wouldn't matter to me as much....I like dollar cost averaging in real estate and I'm never really concerned too much on where we are in a cycle...regardless of cycles as well, even in the best of times I would never suggest that anyone buy real estate if they don't plan on holding for at least 5 to 7+ years

I don't know your circumstances or plans, but generally, no. 

But in the current circumstances the tenant is unable to find a home.

The costs are a little higher than other loans I have been quoted but the circumstances require this type of loan for me.Does anyone know if I will be able to write off the closing costs associated with this loan when filing for taxes?

Delaware Statutory Trust arrangements might fit someone in his circumstance.

You are spending real money in attorney costs to defend yourself from a baseless claim.My stance would be, and has in similar circumstances, to move on and wait until something real is done.