She wasn’t exactly thrilled at the idea (naturally).

I'd be thrilled to make $10k after all costs, and have had the experience of getting my first deal finished. 

I remain convinced that there are worse ways to make a buck in real estate, far more offensive to God, than by giving superstitious people a little thrill.

I don't condone an investor exploiting a needy contractor and at the same time , I don't encourage contractors exploiting 70 yr old or some innocent  home owner who thinks he has to pay 66% before job starts .Maryland laws seem to be much better , so that's definitely a relief , Just like how you don't want to depend on " government/laws" to recoup your money , the home owner also will not be thrilled to approach or use one of the so called stringent laws you mentioned .

Just another reason why I am thrilled to be on this site because of professionals like you who offer advice. 

We're thrilled our back up contract was accepted just caught off guard with the financing timing not in place. 

I'm thrilled this has been such a win-win for me and these other investors.

I'm not thrilled to be a long distance landlord, hence why i want to start investing in areas closer to where I'm from.

I just started working with a park in my area that was thrilled to have an investor to work with.

They were thrilled that I took the time.