No other Partnerships shown.Now silent partner is trying to push winemaker out with subtle jabs: dumbing on land, influencing potential lease holder contracts etcObviously legal aid has been hired.

They have enough local political influence that could disrupt my STRs with new ordinances regarding housing.The current owners of the closed motel want to sell it as is or demolish the entire thing and put in a Walgreens. 

@David Nelson  most of the RE that I finance comes in via referrals from previous customers or "centers of influence" (brokers, realtors, CPAs attorneys).  

But if you’re doing small developments, then you have the benefit of creating a gentrification play yourself, as those 10-20 homes will have gravitas, and you can actually influence that location.

(note that I'm not an expert on how prior usage as a rental may influence tax exemption rules - do your due diligence)3) Do a 1031 exchange.  

In your scenario, I don't think the owner really has any power to influence the ultimate outcome of the property (except maybe declaring for bankruptcy).And as always, I strongly recommend talking to your lawyer to make sure you have your ducks in a row. 

Often times they have some strong influence over the tenant and they may get them to pay up. 

We continue to influence state and local lawmakers to reject anti-landlord proposals and to pass new laws to protect us, like a rent escrow law to stop the “free rent trick.”

We just found out that the listing agent is also the financor for the investment company that did the rehab and currently "owns" the property.The concern is that he may have a stake in the profit (or loss, really) and will influence the seller.

Influenced by talks from Richard Wolff who is an advocate of worker cooperation based businesses.