Sellers may find that the upsides of WS in terms of speed of transaction and quick cash are worth somewhat of a lower price, which is plausible because the margins WS get on sale/resale are not great.Overall not sure if I think WS add value to the market, not all market actors do for sure, but if I were to make the argument it would run something like the above. 

Wendy is right - but there's a lot to consider when it come to fraud.There are several types of fraud - most have to do with intent and the actions taken prior to, during, and after the fraud takes place - and all can be argued one way or another.Pretty much every single purchase money loan has a due on sale clause - if you are maliciously trying to sell a property without paying off the loan, yes, that's Intentional Positive Fraud and you can get cracked on it pretty good. 

And now that the local government went ballistic and maliciously shut most of Airbnb down by scaring citizens and owners with exorbitant penalties (the dark side of the force is strong), this topic is off the table in this paradise until things change.

Because of this lack of a "financial history" there is very limited ability to screen out bad actors.

I’ve travelled to 45 of the 50 United States mostly while I was touring as a professional actor and singer from Seattle to New York.

It might be one of those things like every other person in L.A is an actor or producer., it's funny you mentioned that about syndicators , it does seem like there are a ton of them these days.

I am reviewing a property management agreement and came across this clause RE: Indemnification that seems too broad:INDEMNIFICATION:(a) The Owner shall indemnify, defend and save Agent harmless from all suits and/or other legal proceedings whatsoever and cost incurred therefrom in connection with the management of the Property and from liability for injuries suffered by any employee or other person whomsoever, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of Agent or its employees, (b) The Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the Agent from and against any costs, loss, expense or damage (including attorney's fees) suffered or incurred by the Agent arising out of or related to the enforcement of this Agreement arising out of a default or other breach by the Owner, the management, operation, improvement, alteration and leasing of the Property, including all other activities arising out of or related to Agent's duties under this Agreement or as a result of any act or thing done or permitted by the Agent or its agents or employees; provided, however, that such indemnification shall not apply to any such cost, loss, expense or damage to the extent that the same relates to or as a result of conduct by Agent which constitutes willful and wanton misconduct.It seems like if one of the Property Manager workers (aka Agent) slips and hurts himself while cleaning the floor the "Owner" is then responsible. 

Stage paid actors and up-leads in the audience to run to the back of the room during the pitch.

My lawyer (thank god) absolutely insisted that the Bulk sale Act or Bulk Sale Contingency be included in the contract.

And after a ten year tenancy, I doubt you will find any valid deductions, unless the tenant did some malicious damage.