I also only buy properties that I wouldn't be embarrassed to live in myself. 

Many of the doom and gloomers have slinked away in embarrassment...

It's almost embarrassing to say I voted for some of these clowns.

I was once told to never make an offer you aren't embarrassed by.

Sometimes I'm embarrassed how bad I look when I am going out to do something on a jobsite, but there's no point in being uncomfortable or in good clothes that are going to get grimed up.

Your goal should be that of educating yourself on the local market, becoming very aware of values.Keep a journal of every property you looked at and the dollar amount per SF and keep copious notes on each.Understand this concept: "If you are not embarrassed with your offer, you are offing too much"Make offers only after you are sure you know values and the local market, and make offers that will make you money.Make offers using some of the follow terms and conditions.1. use a study period (to buy times to find an assignee)2. subject to home inspection (so you can use second stage negotiations)3.

I am going to be embarrassed to share my website with you.

I am a huge numbers guy and was embarrassed that it had gotten this far out of control. 

I'm a little embarrassed to admit this but since I've disclosed that I'm a newbie, I'll tell anyway.

And renters want location, schools, price, clean and basically, the ability to have family, co-workers, kid's friends over and just live without being embarrassed or affronted by outdated, ugly or unsightly damaged finishes in a house.