The average buyer is going stronger because in general agents have prepared them better for what to expect. 

Shouldn't "legality" be a stronger societal guide than "morality"?

Seeing the vibe of the neighborhood and surrounding amenities gave me a much stronger feeling of confidence in the assumptions I was making on properties.3pm:  Head to cookout to get a $5combo meal.

It makes sense for the locals to invest in the best possible areas of Michigan because they live there.I just think for out of state or out of the country investors there are much stronger states with many positive metrics going for them that make more sense to purchase.

My business has been much stronger since I made that connection, and the ease in getting my deals funded is much easier.

There is a new YouTube video on the housing market in Knoxville - Real Estate Investing: Simply Not Enough Houses - It will give you a good overview of why the Knox Metro Area is getting stronger and help explain the reluctance a Realtor has in making a low offer. 

I think they probably have a stronger feel for this as they have more numbers to work with. 

Even if all the talk about an economic correction comes true and the market drops, we'll still have a stronger economy than most of the US.One factor to consider is Seattle is becoming very unfriendly towards landlords.

You will be stronger as a player if they don't know you are doing extra inspections, but you will assume a bit more risk.

But again this is all general information and your situation may be different, so I would advise you to discuss with an attorney.Regarding how the inspector knew that you were renting without a license, I think you have your answer now - if the tenants knew they were at risk of being evicted then it's almost a certainty they called to try to get the violations in place which makes their case much stronger in court.