If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.Also as an FYIThe most popular markets for out of state investing are Cleveland, OhioToledo, OhioMemphis, TennesseeBirmingham, AlabamaKansas City, MissouriIndianapolis, Indiana Detroit, MichiganEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.

This first inquiry will cost you in points as a hard inquiry, but after that first one supposedly the rest will not adversely affect your score.

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.

You will also want to check into how long they’ve been using the driveway as there could be an issue of adverse possession (just google adverse possession if you’re not familiar with the term).

If it's like a standard throwaway language, I would say it probably wouldn't adversely affect someone like @Paul T. 

Mostly because he didn't take the advice of risk adverse lawyers. 

If the great financial collapse gave you a near-fatal head injury, the next adverse cycle might give you a sprained ankle. 

If you are risk adverse real estate, (especially out of state) is not for you.

(if you have one)- You're in your 40's so it's time to start thinking about being more risk adverse.