Local Planning commissions in these hillside neighborhoods are notoriously difficult and lengthy to approve plans.

You may have years where you have none of those expense and then have some big bill, like a sewer line or a lengthy eviction.  

Foreclosure is a lengthy process.

We proceeded to have a lengthy conversation about rentals, tenants, etc.

After lengthy conversations with my partners, attorney, and accountant - we arrived at where you are.

As soon as you have a major expense (roof, furnace, AC, major tenant damage, and lengthy eviction, etc., etc.) you're going to be seriously hurting.

(Providing there isn't a lengthy list of course.)

I do know, from having made offers, that I have had to sign numerous papers, including mold, pool safety, lead based paint, etc, and a lengthy purchase contract.

The holding time can be unreasonably lengthy.

I have tried to explain that we get equity in the house as the mortgage gets paid and we both benefit when the house is sold; also, my sister comes into town and stays here for rather lengthy visits whenever she wants so its not like she's not benefiting from her investment, too.