They were still succeeding and I was stubbornly hanging around trying to pretend like Nashville could still work as a rental market.

It's not simply random.We find there are really only three types of potential client - the stubborn, the confused, and the arrogant.  

@Pal SaAs far as the property manager thing goes, I am not willing to pay anyone to do it for me, so I’ve been stubborn about doing it myself!

Maybe it was my stubbornness, or maybe it was my skill. 

You may only need to use them in the stubborn areas.Also, if the floor is a large area such as a 2 car garage and or has any cracks, you'll want to put down an isolation membrane first. this will keep the cracks from telegraphing through your tile.

Now as a military member myself I know we can be stubborn and hardheaded.

I am not even sure if I get to the court as I am living out of state and I doubt if I can sue them for their stubbornness in doing stupid things.

I would try goof-off if its really stubborn, if it is stained wood I would look at some wood cleaners/ and possibly sand and refinish portion to match depending on area and quality of unit.Also give TSP a try.

She is very stubborn and really whats something she can call her own.

Thanks as stubborn as I am.