If you are buying from a wholesaler, you could argue that because unlicensed real estate brokering is illegal in most (maybe all) states, the contract was formed for an illegal purpose and is unenforceable. 

Yes, anyone out there want to argue this???????  

So not entirely sure how the landlord can prove you caused the damage except to argue that you should have reported the cracks sooner and since you did not, you must have broken them.Having said all that, the landlord has your money and if they are not willing to budge, your only recourse would be to pursue a claim through small claims court.

Real estate is so great we all argue about which one of its advantages makes us the most money!

At first it seemed like a simple "Oh parents you can invest in your son and I can provide you with a return, what a fun and easy way to do business with family without having to argue back and forth on what color backsplash we get for the kitchen!"

It has been determined by the governmental agencies that requiring a landlord to change insurance is NOT reasonable.So, after I tell them the accommodations I will make, and the expectations they either counter--I'll pick up the waste weekly and try to argue, or say they will leave the dog with their XXX. 

Best books I started with were a) Rich Dad Poor Dad (just for mindset) the ABCs of Real Estate Investing with Ken McElroy, and I really really like most of the stuff Joe Fairless produces (Podcasts are pretty good, his books are great).

Although you could argue that we have already provided free housing for 18 months. 

@Jeremy King ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroyThe Best Ever Real Estate Syndication Book by Joe Fairless

So you can argue with her all day long.