It is often difficult to read someon'e typed message and always get their exact message correct, as there is no tone of voice or facial expressions to reference.

The fiscal gap is the difference between a government’s projected revenue (expressed in today’s dollar value) and its projected spending (also expressed in today’s dollar value).

The Round Rock Express will be their feeder team now so I guess I will have to be a Rangers fan along w/the Astros.

I didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

Unless as Realtyman expressed, you can develop a relationship with one.

Hey Vik,One thing you can do is contact real estate agents/brokers in your area to express your interest and have them bring properties to your attention to evaluate.Another is to Google something like commercial real estate auction and get on a mailing/emailing list for properties going to auction.

I find that RealQuest Express is one of the more accurate valuation services.

We contacted the non profit agency and expressed our displeasure.

So, it does require that the GC trusts you to some degree.While I don't use lien waivers, I do talk to the subs every chance I get, and I will flat out ask if they're getting paid, if there are any issues with payment (late, checks bouncing, etc), and if they express any concern or indicate that there might be a problem, I'll pull the GC aside and have a chat with him,But, I've only had one problem, and had I been a little more perceptive, I could have avoided it (it was on my second project and I wasn't proactive enough).Also, it's always good to ask the GC (and the subs) if they've worked together before.

I'm only trying to make a point with all readers that using acceptable terms that are generally accepted in any industry really helps put everyone on the same page, to understand what is being expressed and not have to interpret what might be meant.