Tenants are notorious for trying to scare off buyers with all kinds of BS.

Television networks are notoriously guilty of misrepresenting house flipping, and it has no doubt led to some novices getting in over their heads.

to expand on will's comments, you are indirectly responsible for exterior repairs via your HOA dues, and HOA's are notorious for underfunding their reserves (to keep monthly due's artifically low). so when the building needs a new roof there will often be a "special assessment" which is basically a one time HOA fee each owner pays to cover their part of the new roof.

Milwaukee has some notoriously bad neighborhoods and, unfortunately, a lot of them .

Schools are notorious for misleading employment statistics.

It would be the only one I have personally seen when someone dies intestate and someone buys it through quiet title and paying the tax's and open and notorious use.Have you seen any others?

There are a small number of lenders that are notoriously difficult to work with, however, most are willing, (albeit slow) to work with you if you submit the offer along with the full short sale package ...

Car loans are notoriously bad - - "We give credit to anyone!"

A lot of these professionals are horrible at math if you stroke their ego (doctor's notoriously).

Tax assessments are notorious for being way off.