I am in desperate need of finding honest and fair electricians, plumbers, HVAC, exterior repair, painters, etc. 

Only a desperate owner would let someone with no experience manage their property. 

Feeling desperate and hopeless.

So, no one complains, until things are desperate.

I am in desperate need of some help.

Inventory is historically low, many new agents have the aura of desperation.

You're getting the desperate ones which is why you don't feel enthusiastic about the applications.

I've been talking to GC's on new builds the pricing almost seems like they throw a number out in case I'm desperate to lose money or really don't want to do the project.

If you have an agent that is trying to enfore their rep- thats a great way to know that you have a terrible, desperate agent.

Hopefully, they focus on evictions, so they aren't overcharging you and know what they are doing.ROOKIE MISTAKE (no offense): You should NEVER accept tenant excuses because - desperate people do desperate things!