Possibly not good for landlords in those specific markets depending on rental demand.   7k house unless concentrated all in one market is just a dimple on a pimple LOL.. this is a failed exercise by Zillow..

In my eyes this hurts someones image not enhances it.

@Anna Watkins  I've actually been going through the same exercise.  

I am wondering when the option is exercised, and let's say the contract starts in October do I take the CPI W that's released by Social Security in the beginning of the year and in October of the option years adjust it up with that rate?

Not only will it enhance the marketability of the house, it's a way "greener" option in terms of saving energy and water!

I watch sports, watch TV, travel,exercise, and still plan on making seven figures this year.

Here's a new bit of info, fresh today, that demonstrates the danger of the present situation:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1621970.eceApparently conducting joint military exercises with Georgia would be considered an act of war with Russia.Interesting.

. ;-)That said ... roughing out an exit strategy ... or strategies ... is a good exercise and something you should always have in your back pocket.  

Doing so is technically a change in ownership and triggers the "due on sale" clause in the mortgage but it is up to the bank to exercise the clause.

I believe this conversation is going in circles now, but I will ask you to just do a quick paper exercise to see if you hold the same view.