.), while others argue that saving 5% on $1000 income/month would be a slow fruitless savings.

I could offer you their contact info if you PM me (the system won't let me post it).Also, if the property has any updating or renovation done, you could argue that you are moving up and into a better fit for yourself.The only other idea would be to start marketing your unit for rent, and secure a short term lease on your unit, making it necessary for you to find a new home. 

The other, I had to evict.Granted, its very stressful to have to go face up with someone who wants to argue with you.

When there's actual income on a Schedule it's hard to argue investment intent.As to why a realtor banker or lender wouldn't have alerted them? 

Some people might argue that depreciation on the house is a great benefit, but I don't see that either. 

Basically is something like “I am an investor in ABC area, im looking to buy XYZ, if you are interested in selling your property at 123 main st i can give you an offer” or something like that. 

They argue with the contractors who said they were just trying to upsell me, but it was only a $20 item. 

People will argue the appreciation here in SoCal will outweigh the cash flow elsewhere, but appreciation [potential] isn't what will get you to a freedom number. 

If your neighbor wants an easement, he should be paying you for access (and I would argue also your expenses in dealing with this) as well as footing the bill for the preparation and recording of the agreement. 

Did you put them in a hotel the last time conditions in the house gave rise to a situation that entitled them to demand it.Do you know that a tenant  can argue that you are not entitled to enforce a contract if they can show you are in breach of  your obligations (note I did not say rights) under it.