I am just defending the poor “Covid syndicators” who are doing things right. 

If you do that, we will come after you.Syndicators - by all means, defend your reputation and set the record straight.

I suspect this would happen if various parties were given the ability to ask questions in nearly every application for what this thread touches on - and I have major concerns about integrity (and credibility) issues involved in putting yourself in a position to defend this position if ever challenged. 

Funny enough I'm a defendent and a claimant in the suits.

The defendant (Borrower) has a chance to answer or defend.

As an owner-occupant living in one unit in a multi-fam, you will have more leeway in who you can and can’t accept according to the law, but it’s always important to be aware of the rules to make sure you stay in compliance because you want to avoid having to defend yourself from an accusation.

Defends on your goals.To Your Success!

I think using a value outside of that is going to be tough to defend if you are doing a cost seg, which already attracts quite a few audits.  

If the landlord was aware of his past, yet rented to him anyway - any lawyer worth their salt would make a nexus between those two pieces of information and create a liability claim.In addition to the extreme negative press you would get, it also takes time, money and energy to defend a lawsuit you will eventually win.

This is not close but yes no army is necessary to defend it as it holds no physical anything, no land or resources to defend.