It is aggravating that the federal tax system is so complicated that an entire industry has been created to try to sort it out. 

But even with the wins out there, I wouldn't want to be in a position where that was the last 50 of the 750 hours I needed - even if you argue it and win, the time, aggravation, and professional fees will not be immaterial - something both you and the professional you work with would need to be comfortable with when examining your own facts and circumstances, and deciding what position to take.

@Eric DeVitoPhilly is an aggravating distance from NYC :)  I thought the drive was quite a bit shorter than it actually was.  

Cash increases profits and decreases aggravation.

I don't invest in those neighborhoods, but if that's your game, Section 8 may be worth the added aggravation.

I hope when you include both the added cost and aggravation, you still have a screaming deal.Jeff

In the process, it might be wise to not inflict or aggravate the black eye the landlord persuasion has in the eyes of our customers (current and potential tenants), not to mention their government representatives at all levels.My $0.02 ...

It's something you get used to over time, but a lot of people deal with SAD (seasonally aggravated depression) because of it.

The law may be on our side, but who needs the aggravation?

A simple search of the county clerk website came up with the following convictions between them: rape, burglary, aggravated robbery, assault, and fraud.