So no stranger to the building/remodel trade and never afraid to get dirty.

I didn't want to share my actual finance with strangers but Im a grown man and how someone is going to give you advice if they don't know your situation?

The original poster queried about the merits of what is essentially a copywriting question.IMHO, condolence statements from strangers are inappropriate and insincere.

You can see your younger self and your older self every day in the faces of strangers.  

If you ever find yourself in our San Antonio market don't be a stranger.

No one likes constant strangers stepping foor where they reside and mind you the long term tenants are section 8 and the majority of Airbnb guests are white collar.

So thank you pros for enlightening me....1) how to ensure the return OF your money2) how to ensure the return ON your money3) have you ever partner with some stranger, or would you only partner w people you know 10+ years in life?

Strangers would be coming to knock on your down, walk across the lawn, etc.)

That's one of the magical things about Uber... one minute you're driving alone, and the next you're driving a total stranger, while earning money, AND they become your next client/partner/spouse, etc.!

I dont want to send  deposit to a stranger that I have never met.