It's a lack of knowledge, hopefully it's not intentional predatory attitudes, if you want to deal honestly, ethically and legally in real estate, you need to understand real estate, the basics, not just how to pull of some transaction. :)

Persistence and a positive attitude will be your best friends on this path.

Well, if you wish to remain a newbie, unprofessional wholesaler that appears to other professionals that you don't have a clue because you don't want to learn, you have the right attitude dude!

Pay attention to Zack's problems and tort laws.We get comments like Dimitri's everyday, usually they are in the first group, lack business law and real estate law and bringing an attitude of dealing as you might in personal property to real estate with them, that means they don't understand real property concepts or the basics of real estate.   

Why didn't the people I hired take that same attitude?

In other places you’re not legally allowed to kick out renters, you’re required to honor the full rental contract unless they sign a cash for keys or other deal.Beyond knowing whether they’re a renter or owner, knowing the occupant and their attitude can help you determine whether they are willing to leave, or whether they will make things difficult if you’re trying to work on the house.

Russell This is an excellent attitude and way to approach things!

As an SF property owner your asset (and your liability, and the landlording laws, etc.) are directly effected by the prevailing attitudes of the population.

I love your attitude.

As long as you keep your positive attitude you I think you will find continued success, its all about the silver linings.This thread serves as a great resource for investors as well as fantastic entertainment.