It’s also inspiring to hear how much your family motivates you—having that “why” is so important!

He had no children or wife and is only survived by my mother who is aunt and a half brother.

You could talk to her and ask her once she's caught up if paying half on the 1st and half on the 15th is easier for her, but they MUST be paid on time.This may sound harsh, but you said "She has 3 children, and he bailed." 

Your former boss (retired) inspired you how?

And if you take them out for lunch or drinks to discuss their property, you can deduct those meals as business expenses too.If you have children and currently give them allowances, you could also consider employing them through the property management company.

And the children, those poor children, they we especially upset! 

For example, if your property is a SFR and your target buyer is a family with younger children then you'll see more movement in the months where school is out so that the children wouldn't be changing districts mid-year (not that this doesn't happen though).

Make sure all their names are on the eviction paperwork for everyone, even the children, can be found by searching for evictions. 

My sister in law is publishing books for children telling illustrated stories based in Hawaii.

Having Thach as a mentor has been inspiring.