This house is on a local chain of lakes that is loaded with high net worth people, celebrities, etc.

Traditional celebrations are some of the core aspects of any culture.

This was probably one of the most controversial articles I've ever written, but I stand behind it 100% and it's worked for me (and many others I know):Controlling (And Conquering) Your Appraisals

I do appreciate the points, all very well taken.YUP one just needs to read the Clayton Morris threads on what can happen when you do not visit what your buying and your buying on the faith of a celebrity / guru.. 

Thanks Mike,Check out one of my recent blogs.It stirred controversy with many "fluffy" investors lol - https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/strategy-ten-deals-month/I hope you find it useful.Much success

Had the whole family over to celebrate birthdays.

He came to the conclusion that the tenant is the real asset and that investors and property managers alike need to focus on what he calls ‘celebrating the tenant’.

They were celebrating the success of the Cultural Trail.  

No one wants to start controversy in the first place, let alone with family. 

Here in the Indianapolis area our inventories are down just a bit due to the hold many lenders put on foreclosures as a result of the latest "robo-signing" controversy that was all over the news.