No body can eventually force you to buy something you dont want.

They explain how they have been having water issues in the basement and no body wants to fix it.

At minimum it will become an added storage area for him and worst case the garage will turn into a body shop where he is repairing his bike and his buddies bikes.If he didn't rent the apartment under the pre-tense of being able to use the garage I wouldn't let him. 

As massive as the power industry is and the regulatory world around it, I can't imagine being able to go into the business of providing utility services for a profit and not be regulated at all.My experience also tells me that the public or a consumer in utilities is not defined by being a residential or industrial matter, I do know PURPA touches on residential services but it also includes any consumer. 

Disney basically owns Anaheim, and they don't much like competition for their hotels ... too much regulatory risk for me.

Once you form a impression of someone it you may be able to keep from reflecting it in your dialogue, but if often through in body language or tone.If you should end up in court for an eviction, the judge will likely be very sympathetic toward a handicapped owner who suddenly lost the property and has now become a tenant. 

Lenders also might be more accustomed to the regulatory and compliance environment.... ....Finally, lenders may be removing credit overlays,...Overall, we expect that lenders’ tendency toward easing credit standards, together with relatively low mortgage rates and a strengthening labor market, will continue to support the housing market expansion."

Regulatory and compliance liability.  

I have found that it is very important to be able to read peoples body language when you are speaking to them face to face.

I think a team approach is fine, select reputable and ethical players.Asking for and suggesting "Investor Friendly" team players is code for unethical or for those who may operate outside of the regulatory structure or such....someone who may be willing to look the other way.If that's the way an investor deals, good luck, they won't be in it for the long haul.If something is acceptable and lawful, then any professional in any aspect will work with you, it's not them that have a problem, it's your guru strategy and attitude in business.This is not directed at any one poster but a general statement from the various posts giving the flavor to the topic. :)