Although some of this data is certainly available in the public record, in many cases it's not all that simple to gather that data from the public record.And then of course, when there are "feuds", the parties involved might try to pull something like what Mitch posted here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/60121-another-grant-deed-scam-If someone wants to volunteer that info, great - but I'll abstain from that.

I was wondering, would anyone know where can I obtain the lists of abstaining landlords and/or people who are 90 days behind on their mortgage payments?

If some of your co-workers don’t drink for religious reasons, it may be best to abstain altogether.

I enjoy helping those who appreciate my help, and I abstain from helping those who place little value on my advice, or participating in threads that deteriorate into chaos.I guess I'm from the  old school, in that I believe people who need something should come ask for it - and if they're serious, they should persist.  

Most of us old timers may have decided to abstain.

I think that once I have a better handle on my own personal debt, and assuming I can continue to prove to him that i can abstain from gambling and perhaps be trusted some day, that would be the time for me to incorporate your excellent advice.

Be a man, abstain, work on yourself.

All tenants and their guests must abstain from smoking while in the premise, porches, garages, basement and other covered areas.

Well, it was a 4-4 tie with the 9th member abstaining since he was a controller at the refinery. 

However, I'd really abstain from house hacking a single family home with a baby.