Would it be smart to hold off and try and wait for things to calm down? 

Just tell them if they change their mind to give you a call.It's part of ANY business that you will run into people that get angry when they do not get what they are expecting or want to solve a problem.You have to calmly work to see if there is a solution for them after the anger subsides.If there isn't you wish them well.If there is a solution they are open to then try to get the business.If they are open or not ready yet you follow up until they are.It's nothing personal and you have to have thick skin.

The non-committed sibling finally calls me and complains that the rep, who she doesn't even know, is making false claims about her losing the property if she doesn't sign NOW and other high pressure tactics.I calmly answer her questions, invalidate the false claims made by the rep and soothe her concerns.

Ok To update this topic I am nearing the completion of my project with my duplex in the sketchy neighborhood I have had a few people approach me about renting the unitsthey like the price and couldnt care less that I put in accent walls or that there is a waterfall faucet and a floating vanity.they just want a clean place to rest their heads.so perhaps I was all wrong in trying to provide the upgradesone upgrade they did like was the washer dryer hook up i installed by converting one of the two hall closets into a space for a stack washer and dryer.I liked what one of the earlier respondents said concerning durabilitymoen faucets because you can change cartriges and tile the tub surround becuase of durability I will be looking for ways to have function as well as form and keep it simple.maybe I will keep the floating vanities and just install pedestals with shelving and keep the floating vanities for myself.

He is thrilled and thinks he is getting a phenomenal deal since the neighborhood is in gentrification he feels he wants to stay for a few yearsAlso you have to understand also that the kitchens and baths and living spaces are way above grade for the area water fall faucets, laminate flooring, deep sinksglass back splashes tiled floors in bathrooms rain shower heads washer dryer hook ups and the rent is ultimately on par or slightly less than the neighborhood so I feel I have the right to be selective(that is my arrogance talking) so to address that as far as my process seeming arrogantI have been accused of being arrogant before so I wont be mad anyone for saying that.but I am genuinely a nice caring person who will bend over backwards for my tenantsso i may be a little arrogant but I will jump through hoops for them just like I am expecting them to jump through a few hoopsI will say I am humbled by all of the solidarity against my plan so I wil re think it I have much to learn and this is my first venture into this game I am doing it solely on instinct and my intuition so thanks for all of your feedback everyone I am positive it all came from a place of love and caringJust a side note I am so laid back and easy going that sometimes people tend to take advantage of my kindness so part of what I do is make sure the people who I have to interact with have some integrity and moral character so that I dont have to be a bad guy when they stop paying their rent because they somehow think they can get away with anything and they push the envelope until I have to show my teeth

I want to send out my first direct mail campaign of yellow letters to absentee owned properties but wonder if I should wait a month until everything calms down.

WOWEven if you have a disagreement communication should be calm, to the point, and respectful.

And I have had a Section 8 rental stand empty for 3 months and nothing was taken.I NEVER advertise an address, just a general location, "Nice 3 bedroom in the Arroyo Waterfall area".

The listing agent has calmed down.

They are labeled ADD and prescribed drugs to calm them down.