My perception (based more on anecdotal conversations) is that 9 times out of 10, the company will find some way to avoid having to honor the warranty (e.g. improper drainage caused movement).

It is becoming increasingly clear that Airbnb has a bias towards favoring guests over owners, and it's not just a perception.

I've bought about 90% of my properties with cash (no financing needed), and it has indeed resulted in getting each property for significantly less than market value (so I can confirm that it does indeed help).From my perspective, people are willing to sell for less with a cash offer because of speed, flexibility, and the perception of simplicity.Speed can be a very important factor (depending on what your seller needs).

I gradually changed my wife's perception of REI to join my investment journey.

It also is dependent on how badly they NEED the work at a given moment, and their perception of how well they can work with you (or not).

Other lenders have multiple parallel FNMA/FHLMC programs with some being more conservative (priced better due to low risk) and others more liberal (priced worse due to risk or perception thereof).And then to make things even more complicated, you have the loan originators themselves - the person you speak with.

Greg Zelner Rental Arbitrage is a hot topic these days and I have seen property owners perceptions change greatly from the solid no we used to get.

My very general/early perception right now is that Hamilton County property tax rates are more of a headwind to investing than NKY property taxes. 

I don't know whether that's the case or not but it is a perception that is stimulating action.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9232/blog_posts/55313-intro-to-section-8---your-perceptions-vs-my-realities