In my state having them sign something might help legally, though it would be awkward to the relationship and impractical because I'm often doing the work when they are not around.

After the awkward budget conversation, we walked out of the house to say our good byes and the owner of the nicely done similar home walks across the street to speak with us.

This is an awkward question for people who are not investors because most don't realize that its public knowledge anyway.

Ana G.I don't believe I am asking this (because it really sounds awkward) but what does "practice the law of attraction" mean?

It is taking forever, lots of little cuts and awkward spots.

Maybe, like for me, Id rather walk into a house and be associated with a company that has bought over 70k houses with obvious brand recognition and be able to talk openly and honestly about the sellers issues to see if were a fit; instead of forcing some kind of awkward sales spiel (not saying all non-HomeVestors guys do this, but it is highly prevalent from what Ive seen and not for me)You see the benefit of HomeVestors is different for everyone and I would never tell someone that its a one size fits all box.  

Seems it would be awkward to show if occupied.

I feel super awkward calling to find out if there is a will but if there isn't I would imagine it could take months to get sorted out.

You're going to sound awkward at first no matter what, the only way to get better is keep doing it.  

We were all awkwardly quiet, a few people were kind of chuckling at him.