I simply shook my head and laughed.

Not knowing much about rentals, I didn't ask for a contract with the property manager - we just shook on it. 

Any of you have any hilarious or maddening tenant stories that you love to tell at parties? 

(maddeningly, you will not be allowed to see this, but this information might give you a clue as to why someone backed out of the deal--is there something major and expensive lurking behind the scenes?)

I shook my head and let it go.I thought that interaction was a perfect example of the Mindset difference between doers and excuse makers that the successful guest on the BP podcast often talk about.

I've also used Bosch in higher-end places and been very happy with them.It's maddening when you try to use online reviews of appliances.

Crime has gone way down according to the police and very candid utilities employee I shook down near a house I was looking at.

@Jim Madden.

John said he would see if he could find his friend’s phone number, and we shook hands goodbye.

@Dave Madden I also see this is your first post.