He said even driving to pick up the rent check doesn't count (the driving part doesn't count), but picking up the check does (how long does that take?

I'll be visiting the area in two weeks to check in on progress.   

They want someone who is going to treat their employees and their customers well.

A while ago they were taking request of adding banks from customers but I was told that they do not do it anymore.

It took new construction costs from $800-2500 down to $325 / SF and instead of 2 years it can be done in 8-12 months (design, permits, fabrication, shipping, and erection) depending on how much homeowners customized the standard plans. 

I got a call earlier this week from a customer I installed a deck for back in 2002 .

I can check the Register of Deeds site, type up a deed, and purchase a house in 2 hours.

This allows them to get more capital so they can make more loans without having to grow their asset base, while also maintaining their relationship with the customer through monthly payments.

Is anyone out there willing to be boots on the ground in Cleveland particularly old Brooklyn to check out the condition of a property?

I get it, but customers never seem to understand.