I read one of Warren Buffets biographies,and the central metaphorical theme was that of a snowball rolling down hill.

Divorces and medical are two common themes that can be outside a person's control. 

Is there a specific theme behind her hesitation?

May, Sept, even Oct and theme weekends into Nov/Dec could make or break your numbers. 

Thank you all for sharing, in Spain there is not much creative financing to be done and mortgages are at an all time low at 80%, with no cost included and no rehab allowance or possibility to negotiate them. ING

@Payton Reid  I have a similar question myself so I read all the answers to your thread so far and I saw two strong themes:1. 

Here's the two most common themes I see in new homes:Stained Cabinets: Sherwin Williams PaintsWalls: Kilim Beige SW 6106 (Flat) Trim: SW 6105 Divine White (Satin)Painted Cabinets:Sherwin Williams Paints Walls: Repose Gray SW 7015 (Flat) Trim & Cabinets: Snowbound SW7004 (Satin)Painted Cabinets:Walls: Kilim Beige SW 6106 (Flat) Trim & Cabinets: Snowbound SW7004 (Satin)

It seems to be a theme of shortening qualifications as folks might be intimidated. 

I have junk properties around the med center that stay full easily

Rich Dad Poor Dad was a common theme, so I read that in about 72 hours, and it definitely help me gain the investors way of thinking, I loved the read.