Getting a few tenants a year really doesn't demand perfect systems.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

There’s a big demand for rooms to rent in this economy.

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: STR Hosts: I proactively dish out refunds like cookies to make sure I only get 5* reviews.Also STR Hosts: Why are guests such entitled brats nowadays that demand a refund for every little tiny issue? 

Townhouses in this area are rare and in high demand, making it a unique opportunity for long-term rental income.

Townhouses in this area are rare and in high demand, making it a unique opportunity for long-term rental income.

Located in a high-demand area with strong rental and purchase potential, this project is poised for success.

Located in a high-demand area with strong rental and purchase potential, this project is poised for success.

The need is much much much greater and demand will continue to outpace supply.

I’d let him know that what he did was outrageous and demand an explanation for why he’d start a job without everything in writing.