The C182 is an excellent all-round aeroplane (I'm biased after 15 years ownership and @ 1200 hours on type).
However there are a few 'gotchas' as with any aeroplane : the combination of a forward c of g, 2 blade prop and slightly underinflated nose oleo makes a prop strike more likely than on other aircraft. Overinflating the nose oleo is not recommended as it makes manouvering on the ground difficult due to limited nose wheel steering. A 3 blade prop with better ground clearance is definitely he way to go.
G-BHIB