Literally to save their lives.

Similarly, the sale ($575K) minus your adjusted basis determines your capital gain.You may qualify for the primary residence exclusion (up to $250K single/$500K married) if you lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

I know we all got to make a living but....

For example, we cannot find a good deal in Houston on the MLS to save our lives, but in San Antonio there are a bunch. 

Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

Any sober living investors out there willing to let me pick their brain on how to underwrite a potential deal?

Note that I live in the Netherlands, which has many tax laws.thank you 

We’re simply cheerleaders, fellow players, and coaches trying to get the new players to live up to their potential. 

Does USAA know that you are living in it?

Is this a home that you are currently living in?