Dealt unusual problems like prostitutes, overdoses, break ins, etc. 

Frankly I am looking to pull cash strictly to increase my reserves and give myself a better level of comfort in uncertain times.

It sounds like you were suing for possession of the rental unit and nothing more (not unusual).  

They would have called for sure as the regulatory environment in Washington was completely uncertain. 

High leverage, uncertain economy.

This is not zero sum game.It is an unusual time, volume of properties on the market are way down, prices are up and competition is everywhere.  

The future is very uncertain and what's going on on the stock market is difficult to reconcile for me.

Is it unusual for landlords to buy with cash?

Hello Chicago BP community, I am posting this for a friend who is currently not on this forum:He is currently looking to purchase his first primary residence and is confused between Evanston (apt/condos) vs Buffalo Grove (SFH/townhome).Price range: 280k-310kMain Purchase Criteria: his uncertain future so he may move out within a year or two.

Also, a seasoned co-op listing agent will know how to present buyers that have unusual income streams, are self employed, are maybe trying to time a sale and purchase, or are doing gifting, co-purchasing, or need guarantors, etc.