In my current line of work(DirecTv), I am constantly fighting off the state trying to classify subcontractors as employees, the subsequent fines and taxes, and subs refusal to do proper work and follow the contract guidelines.

I have never had one fight me over it.Obviously different cities will be different, hope that helps.

Their idea of what is best for the neighborhood may be completely opposite from your sole opinion.A large number of HOAs in Colorado have dissolved or become dormant due to lack or support from the neighborhood, financial reasons, or it causes too much fighting among once friends and neighbors.

Make sure when you take credit apps that the money is non-refundable before payment.The possible tenants need to understand so they do not make a loud fight later on about returning the fee.

I don't expect to be successful in the real estate business without a fight.

People fighting on the streets (if that's what she gets around to saying) seems unlikely.

The only real issue that you may want to look into for your jurisdiction are your options if a seller breaks the contractual agreement with you and decides not to sell.I've had it happen a few times over the years, but as I've really come to find out -- if they don't want to sell, then it's usually not worth the headache, time, or money to fight it.

. - the person I mentioned in that Jan 23 post is still fighting with his insurer ...

You can discredit them in court.Typically these tenants get a pro bono attorney to try to file a bogus claim.The attorney hopes your insurance pays out instead of fighting it in court.The insurance then proceeds to raise your annual rates or drops you all together.You have to make sure to your insurance company and this attorney that you will vigorously defend yourself to the end before giving them one cent.Now if they have everything documented with date,pictures and went to see the doctor that day etc. then maybe there is a case.Most of the time these tenants are looking for a free lunch.

Zoning is next to impossible without some deep pockets to support attorney fees to fight zoning boards.