While it may feel good to blast them back when they get out of line, I'm always regretful when I lose my cool; been there many times in the past.  I

In the past I have primarily bought commercial builders.

Would you rather invest in duplex in CA that breaks even or invest in RE syndication for 2 years that offers you expected 18% annually Example: Duplex in CA costs around $600k, down payment $120k, rent = mortgage payment+real estate tax + insurance (if interest drops by 1%, then expected cash flow could be $200-$300 per month) RE syndication is offering 18%, in 2 years, I can expect to make $43,200 without lifting a finger..The numbers are favoring more towards RE syndication, in the past I have only done rentals never invested in RE syndication.

My wife and I are able to move much more quickly when a lead comes in and she is able to make a solid offer quicker than we have in the past.  I

Once in the past, I used an Ozone machine to help with the smoke smell and it did make a difference.

I have a few single family homes in the area and have had several multi families in the past. I

I never did a cost seg in the past. I

What will become a thing of the past is poor operators.

in the past i have found that older homes don't conform well to shower kits. tile is expensive as is the glass block window. 

If you feel like you have to say something, my go to line in the past is "We have decided to move forward with another applicant.".