Those systemic changes are part of what the EU really wants to see completed to clean up the economy and let it breath and grow a bit. 

Then I took a breath, told myself "Don't be a jerk", and accepted the most qualified applicant. 

I am because I eat, breathe, sleep commercial real estate.

You can breath in Holliston.

I have my mess under momentary control but really think I need to do some more quickly returning money deals to get space to breath.

The flow of information and the authenticity of people on here is a breath of fresh air.  

It's really good sign that you were in fact wise enough to stop, take a deep breathe and ask for advice before jumping off the cliff.That said, you sound like you're on a terrific track already.

I won't hold my breath though.  

However, being exempt from the FHA would make me breath much easier.

Breath slowly and speak confidently.If they ask a question you don't know, tell them you don't know the answer but are willing to learn how they approach the subject.This is a process.