Pepper spray, stun guns, tasers, knives, handguns, hard objects for striking (kubotons or other things that be put on a key ring) are legal to possess, carry, and use in some areas and not in others.

If you go to foreclosure you need to pray the borrower doesn't object and seek council or read posts on BP.

Almost every single person that contested their home's assessed value before it was my turn had numerous printouts of other "comps" in their area from Zillow, and they were quickly informed that wouldn't cut it and their request to lower their property's assessed value was denied.However, when it was my turn I used actual recent sales (plus a recent appraisal) to prove my point and I won my case and had my property's assessed value lowered to what I requested. 

As @Jay Hinrichs  is pointing out, CHEAP pricing, especially compared to where you live is nothing more than a shiny object that gets investors in trouble.  

My objective was to pitch a lease option deal (which is why I posted in this forum) that would allow me to put down a minimum amount of option money to reserve the right to purchase the house in say, 2-3 years.  

I have spent numerous hours studying the plaintiff and 3 party bidders in my county and have a great understanding of who they are and their buying behavior.

The most worrying part of rent control is not the numerical increase in rent, but that you can't evict tenants.

I think I will sit out on this one since rental being my primary objective doesnt seem to be that great. 

My hands are tied as far as working in the field is concerned (on active duty status for a couple more years) but I am looking at getting my RE license as it has been suggested numerous times. 

I forgot to mention that a few times a year I receive promo balance transfer/cash advance/convenience checks for my numerous credit cards.