"Networking" can be a bit awkward at first but it is something that gets easier with practice.

Keep the awkward silence so the sellers will feel the need to keep talking.

I picked up the properties for a heavily discounted price (because they had sat on the market), and had no problems finding highly qualified (and high-earning) tenants that made the place cashflow right out of the gate.Another example: I once bought a property in an A class neighborhood that had an awkwardly-placed stairwell inside the front entrance, which turned off other buyers.

However dressing like a banker might not work for you, it might feel forced and end up making you look and feel awkward if you’re not accustomed to it and your suit isn’t tailored etc.

Found it awkward that CLSB rejected my Landscape Contractor license application despite having an undergrad degree encompassing Landscape Design as well as Horticulture, plus over 5 years experience out of state (recently relocated here from my hmetown, NYC) in landscaping!

She won’t, or at least, doesn’t want to, because it will be incredibly awkward as she still has to live there with them.

This purchase was sort of an awkward in between property as far as lending.

But it's going to feel very awkward when they ask how did I find there phone number. 

Other private investors would likely just look to a normal hotel/motel investment or mufti-family investment opposed to this awkward high-breed of joint ownership with modular construction.

We all have probably had a negotiation that tested the very core of your patience, but knew you couldn't cave in. I had the great opportunity over the weekend to meet Mr. Jacobs. What started with a simple cold call, ...