(I did this deal analysis only after reading a couple of books and the ABCs of Real Estate Analysis but after reading The Book this was made clear.)House hacking is going to be the way for me to get rid of this rental expense but it is going to have to be in a deal where the numbers make sense.

They argued that the additional insured did, but the judge agreed in summary judgement with the insurer.

The people in Scranton are still arguing if the train is going to go there. 

I would argue that Hard Money Lending and Private Lending are two sides of the same coin.

it could be argued you need an even more ironclad lease for family and friends...but prior posters are right,  depending on the region of WA you definitely need different form(s).    

I understand it will be a losing battle to argue with a lawyer on contractual issues. 

It's not easy to get at this information, but you might piggy back on some research done by people like Richard Glaeser, who has been arguing for years that it is zoning that makes the biggest difference in housing affordability - basically how easy it is to build.  

I would argue that you're probably investing the time to drive out there no matter what. 

I have learned this the hard way.. attorney can argue a point of law but if the judge see's it another way.. does not matter or a regulator..

They may be able to argue one but they won't be able to argue all.