As already said, anyone can sue anyone for anything (almost, at least), but if you're found to be initiating a nuisance suit, the defendant will be awarded a judgment against you for legal and court costs.At any rate, the other investor didn't do anything wrong, so the focus s/b on the contractor.

The insurance has already sent them the "reservation of rights" letter, which means it will defend the insured while reserving its right to jettison them later.  

I prefer not to share my experiences on the publicly as not to be "attacked" by people defending or promoting.

Not very significant on a $100,000 property, anyone ever try to actually defend that type of interest in court?

The same notice was sent to the defendants (tenants).  

However I could be incorrect I don't claim to know everything or much at all :)I respect your right to defend SOCAL.

I had my own gym for 10 years, where I taught everyone from "folks who just want to be a little safer" to others who wanted to be the next Ultimate Fighting Champion.  

Since I started I have had the following with rental units:one place gutted by fire (not mentioned in the guru books:))one evictionone lawsuit as the defendant (I won but what a PITA)one problem tenant that refused to comply with code violationsThat being said, I am still 100% happy I have been investing in long term buy and hold rentals.

He is an architect from Washington State that has championed this idea of smaller homes, and you can buy his house plans for very reasonable rates vs. having something designed yourself.

Recently I attended a sheriff's sale in a different county - on the sale list the only info given was the plaintiff/defendant (i.e.