Those who seek it's defense, usually seem to be those who already do it in mass which of course doesn't apply to someone new to the idea.Arbitrage - all of the risk expense and work to get some of the profit (maybe)There are mortgages out there at 5 and 6% easily.

Because they will get defensive if they feel you are pressuring them.

There are many miscellaneous types of repairs that come up over time, and a handyman is a great person to have on deck to be able to call/text as a primary line of defense.2.) 💧 Plumber: A plumber is another absolute necessity to have as a go-to.

@Drew McLaren In defense of @Brian Adams, why a seller would choose to sell a property is many times unknown and unknowable.

@Jason TimmermanYou made a compelling defense, but I'm stilled troubled by "I got pissed and initiated a bidding war with no intention of buying just to raise the price on the a-hole messing into my turf."

Insurance is a line of defense, but it does not have to be your only line of defense. 

Aerojet Rocketdyne, which makes rocket engines and motors for the aerospace and defense industry, will expand its Huntsville operations with more jobs in a 379,000-square foot manufacturing facility near Huntsville International Airport, the aerospace and defense contractor said today.Operations in the leased building will begin in 2023 and “allow Aerojet Rocketdyne to increase manufacturing capacity for the nation’s defense production needs,” the company said.

But I am not a lawyer and the defense "the guy on biggerpockets forum said" is never a reputable defense! 

are tougher, but if you missed a payment or two, what defenses would you present?

“Attitude” and “ax to grind” are nothing but great defenses.