The house had some issues due to deferred maintenance, and the current homeowner was defensive and there was a little tension. 

I realize from how sore I am that I have muscles where I never thought I had :mrgreen: I think it will take 2 more days and we'll be done with the painting.I have an interesting story to tell you all....The house next door I've noticed is empty and looks like it has been for a bit.

But is this tension due to grievances concerning economics or government corruption?

So I do think there’s some element of muscle-memory.  

Now I am looking for something that I can do using my brain than my muscle, to help support my family.

Getting caught up in a poorly maintained building can create some tension (that I haven't experience yet, thank goodness), between Owner and Manager.  

And just like so many Bigger Pockets Podcasts and books, I will read and reread until it becomes muscle memory. 

I should have brought my muscle with me (boyfriend and or a 38 preferably the latter).One building, way in the back of the whole complex, needs total rehab, however I don't think that was part of the package.

This misses the point.I'm thinking along the lines of being the muscle behind an out of town flip in order to earn big returns.

Take your checkbook and a contract, you can feel the tension leave the room when they sign.Lawyers, agents, brother in laws, etc. will all kill a real deal.