If we are starting with the assumption that any property manager we are discussing is a bad one, then I suspect it would never make sense to hire one.While I acknowledge that I am "leaving money on the table" by using a manager, I greatly prefer the emotional distance it allows me between the property/tenant and myself.

Jerome Powell already basically acknowledged this.

Just wanted to also mention that I do acknowledge that 10k is not a couple hundred and helping a solid team member does not mean turning a good deal bad.

Did you receive a seller's property disclosure and if so did they acknowledge un-permitted work and zoning compliance issues?

And she shouldn't expect to be living for free.The issue is that he acknowledged he made a mistake, and he has tried to make it right more than once.

Tell the HOA to acknowledge their error and drop the matter..."

The SEC acknowledges the assistance of the U.S.

I would say, acknowledge their concerns and proceed anyways. 

(B) Upon the filing of such a complaint--(i) the Secretary shall serve notice upon the aggrieved person acknowledging such filing and advising the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums provided under this title;(ii) the Secretary shall, not later than 10 days after such filing or the identification of an additional respondent under paragraph (2), serve on the respondent a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising such respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of respondents under this title, together with a copy of the original complaint;(iii) each respondent may file, not later than 10 days after receipt of notice from the Secretary, an answer to such complaint; and(iv) the Secretary shall make an investigation of the alleged discriminatory housing practice and complete such investigation within 100 days after the filing of the complaint (or, when the Secretary takes further action under subsection (f)(2) with respect to a complaint, within 100 days after the commencement of such further action), unless it is impracticable to do so.

You rather believe he is a liar or scammer instead of  acknowledging their success, skills, and strategies.