Sorry, but I don't think that constitutes being "out of touch with reality". 

Many of the market tactics you mentioned may not constitute a problem for an owner, especially in a hot market.

Hi,I'm looking for some guidance as to what constitutes a referral.

Hi all,I assume that every investor has a different idea of what constitutes a good deal.

Even the margins on documents to be filed will vary at a county level, one may want 2" at the top, another 2 1/2" another may want 3", it's not just the covenants of an agreement but also how the document is physically laid out.While the basic laws of contracts in business apply to all states, that won't constitute any real estate agreement, but all good agreements will contain these basic requirements.Actually, these are very important aspects mentioned why there are not universal RE contracts.

That would constitute a dissallowed transaction.

Search "seller finance" on the site and you'll find many reasons to use an escrow, how it should be originated and types of deals that may constitute seller financing.

For landscaping – the grounds surrounding the residence shall be landscaped in a manner which compliments the residence, does not interfere with the views of other residences and does not constitute a nuisance (e.g., excessive dropping of leaves, fruit, unacceptable odors, habitat for unacceptable animals, etc.).

The numbers are going to change depending on the area you're in as to what constitutes a lower end rental and what constitutes a higher-end rental.

Chris - More than 4 unrelated people in one unit constitutes a rooming house in Raleigh, NC.