@Daniel Kevin Lara you can download the google voice app and set up all calls to go through a new number that forwards to your original number.

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so when I'm the sole voice saying "I dunno, maybe, actually no, this does NOT make sense, you shouldn't refinance if you're going to sell the home in 9 months (or whatever it is)" I very quickly become the go-to mortgage fact checker for that person's entire sphere of influence.

Hello everyone I have missed the last few meetings. I was just checking in to see what was the plan for Nov. and Dec. I have a friend and family member interested in coming. I know these months are normally busy with ...

Get yourself a Google Voice number or something similar.

Get past the voices, investing in my first duplex my sophmore year at OSU in Columbus-Parents "That seems very reisky" -Realtor "its not a homerun but its a start"-Friends "I invest in the stock market and it doesnt require that much work"3 years later my duplex appraised for $300k more then what I bought it for and cash flows $1,800/month!

(Willy Wonka voice)

Perhaps some in a group may be introverts and don't feel comfortable voicing their opinion/ ideas in a group so they just play along.

You could give the tenants 2 or 3 color options that match the existing color scheme and let them make the final choice so they feel like they have a voice in the process. 

I’m fairly aware of just how serious and risky this field is, however I’ve had this lingering voice in the back of my head tell me to go this route.