Federal Reserve officials consider this Index to be the best gauge for inflation, though they watch a number of metrics.

It's even more suspecious when there is no management team and actual employees working for that out-of-state company in the state where the company is filed.At least two California real estate attornies have confirmed the above strategy, so I really want to know how this whole thing works properly without any risk on the investor's end.

Do enough people slip through that it would be worth paying for a service on a monthly basis to be able to pick up the phone and have someone come shut down the party/monitor the property to stop a party before is starts, i.e. more people arrive than listed on the reservation? 

Our recent one was this: 'The tenant XX is in the military reserve, therefore, XX will not be penalized for breaking the lease, if called to active duty more than 100 miles from current home.' 

I got about $50k at my disposal, but looking to hold on to $10-20k as a reserve (and I have a net $4k coming in each month to rebuild my reserves, and a 401K to draw from if I really had to).

Since there is no lease, I'm assuming you were able to confirm rental amounts via estoppel.  

I spoke to someone in the city's zoning department that confirmed the area was once zoned for up to 2 units and the property can continue its existing use but it has to be rebuilt as a single family if destroyed.

Even if the inspection clause says "buyer will not ask for concessions for under $5000" or "buyers will not request concessions under inspection, but reserves the right to cancel contract during inspection". 

Also, is there a maximum reserve amount you reach per property that feels safe like 6 months PITI or something like that. thanks,Nick

Your insurance agent can confirm if you have “lost rent” coverage.