Now the age of instant gratification and easy refinancing has changed the game and not necessarily for the better.

Just treating minorities fairly in the business we do every day can have a huge impact, one family at a time.Being able to understand and be aware of our own privilege, whether it's gender, race, sexual identity, socio-economic status or whatever and make sure we're treating those who are not as privileged as equals can go a long way.

First I'm ever hearing about her private medical info or sexual preferences.

Thomas S.As you acknowledged in response to Chris' post, you may not discriminate based upon nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex or sexual orientation, familial status, etc. in Canada.   

If you want to succeed in business/investing you have to abandon the need to Keep up with the Joneses and learn to DELAY GRATIFICATION!

Therefore, you need more reasons to get started with real estate than skill if you are expecting quick financial gratification.

You should segregate your contacts methods to you one for routine issues (the door is squeeking) (email, form filled out) one for emergencies (the toilet is flooding the house) (phone call/text)Secondly you must delay gratification except in the case of an emergency.  

Well, now, he's making inappropriate comments, constantly making decisions advances toward you, your spouse, teen/young adult children, and generally behaving very inappropriate in a unwelcomed sexual type way.

Buyers are operating from a center of delayed gratification; delaying there purchase action for the thought of a future discount.

You can make it work here, just need to be creative and willing to forego the cultural standards of instant gratification.