I have heard some interesting rumors about Chinese investors in the SGV.

Rumors will spread and you will really anger the franchisee for creating a problem they didn't need.This is why when they sell businesses specifically the potential buyers have to sign a CA agreement plus are not allowed to ask questions to employees or about the business.Typically the corporate company has a real estate acquisition and development department.

It is also rumored to be haunted. 

Rumor is he died on the neighbors front porch but who knows. 

Also there are many rumors of an imminent recession coming but it is about to pop up (8 years since 2008 crash), and no one knows if it will ever come.

I am especially thinking about the 7% rate, I have heard rumors that it's still possible to obtain 6%-ers.2) Any tips or referrals for lenders who can outperform this offer?

If you rent the other side out, maybe read through the AirBNB terms you agree to as owner to see if that "rumored" remedy is valid.

Its rumored recreational use will not be far behind.

I tend to avoid 29 Palms because I heard rumors that they're trying to implement Airbnb restrictions (like how many Airbnbs can operate in a neighborhood, etc.).

Case study: Years ago, a developer bought / optioned massive amounts of land in and around Manor (east of Austin) based on the rumors / studies / possibilities the New Austin Airport would be built near Manor.