@David Hiltbrunner I still like secondary markets...good opportunity, less competition, stable tenant class, and near market rents...better price-to-rent ratios and returns in general...Mansfield is pretty rough...I drive through on occasion and there are blocks that look like Detroit post collapse...but there may be opportunity there someday...everyone needs a place to live.

On other occasions, it can simply be an agent trying to create an exclusive relationship contractually so they don't have to worry about a potential buyer playing the field. 

So it might be a good idea to pace yourself - only sneaking one in on the very rare occasion (but you didn't hear that from me)...

I don't know the owners very well but did have to speak to them briefly over the phone on a few occasions while completing my renovation process. 

I have debunked that rule on many occasions.  

However, by you not mentioning the "deal" on two occasions, you had your chance, didn't take it, and therefore you released them from their commitment.  

I have on occasion found when you get ice buildup on the roof the north side can form dams and you have water go under shingles and run into the ceiling. 

Through lucky occasions of where I grew up and where the military has placed me I have got the chance to train with multiple great UFC fighters and have some as my coaches.

I am a newer investor in Atlanta, and I have been through your neck of the woods on several occasions.

On most occasions, they just "MADE" their decisions and didn't inform the unit owner unless being asked.