Once again, if this isn't clear people will be all over the map and the lack of focus could mean lost opportunities.Expect, demand, do not compromise on excellence, hard work, integrity, and loyalty.Be the boss - When you hire A-type people they will be used to leading and taking over but you always make sure that you give them power but let them know the final authority rest with you and you are the boss.Building a team is easy, building a great team is really hard.

At the same time though, I understand wanting to ensure that investing doesn't compromise your sense of morality.Fingers crossed that they end up creating an amazing program that beneifts everyone involved.

Adding an additional fee in there (your assignment fee) would necessitate a bigger spread on the deal, which would compromise your buyer's position and offer.

In addition to that, it has been known that, building managers expect to get paid a percentage under the table at the owner's expense, compromising the value of the job and a contribution to other contractors being undercut.

That sounds like it could be a good compromise to make your wife feel more comfortable with the plan, while still making some real progress on the investments.

I usually not compromising on quality If you pay more definitely will get more.

2% is attainable but you usually have to compromise on location and/or tenant.

Steven MyersIs there some where you both can compromise?

And it sounds like this was just a compromised floor joist (or maybe a couple).I could be wrong, but for peace of mind, you may want to get a couple more bids...

Coincidentally, my Zillow entry for this home was compromised by someone using the picture and address of my house with low rent and someone else’s number.