Once you've seen a wobbly roof, a wonky foundation, and lots of cobbled repairs, you learn to look for those subtle signs of trouble for yourself.

THere is a new expert popping up every day, a new podcast, a new guru building credibility (or attempting to) in subtle but dubious ways.

If that person happens to be the owner of the house, a subtle difference can make a difference between closing a deal or getting cursed for unwanted marketing call.And to one or another degree this same pattern of interaction will follow you anywhere you go, be it a networking meeting, conversation with the lender, a realtor , an attorney and so on.

It may prove to be worthless professionally, but you will know you finished it and it may help you in subtle ways you can't put your finger on right now.There's a quote somewhere about the two greatest mistakes.

Note there is a subtle distinction there in the sense that she enjoys mostly what she does, so she hustles, whereas my grind is a means to an end.

@Michael Ryland this reminds me of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.”

Even if it's not at all overtly hostile, the subtle negative drag does tend to sap your enthusiasm at times.

Well, thanks for the advice, and some subtle criticism.

@jerrell Evans I would recommend @brandon Turner 's books on how to manage rental properties and then I would recommend Sam Zell's Am I Being Too Subtle.

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