But we keep hearing rumors that planning departments like Tacoma are so busy and they are blaming the investors.

They hear the horror stories and rumors from other family members, so they don't even begin to try REI.  

I'd heard a rumor that you shouldn't paint PVC trim dark colors....

The last thing I want to do is inherit a property where tenants bail because of "rumors" or not understanding that I (as the new owner) can't jump in a raise rents on day one. 

The rumors are true😀.

Similar I would think.We haven't caught up with technology in our legal system, but seems we are getting there, thinking about the bullying laws, rumors or misinformation and slander, where those that incite or are abusive are ending up taking responsibility for their actions.We will see what happens today or if they are tired of shouting over there.It was reported that they have 4 in custody in Lybia responsible for the attack and more to come.And as mentioned above, the movie may have been used as an opportunity to blame an already planned attack which is more likely related to the killing of an Al-quida leader in a drone strike.

PM me if you care to know the rumor mill on that one.

The long-held rumors are that affordable housing is scarce, occupancy is very high and the units that are renting are basically slums... holes in the floors, landlords that don’t care because they are getting ridiculously high rents because there is no competition.

But the reason I am currently waiting is that there were rumors that Trump was thinking of waiving income tax (of partially) as part of a stimulus bill.

I'd treat all of this like rumor and operate under the assumption that I still had a valid P&S until proven otherwise.This seems like a CYA measure for the agent and seller who entered into a contract with you without fulfilling the obligations of a prior contract.