If I have anything incorrect, I take no offense at having anyone correct the info.  

It is not offensive to me, and "should" not be offensive to others, but others don't like to work with other companies, especially if they don't know them.

A criminal offense?! 

95% of the REI education out there is focused on:1) Newbies - people new to REI (I mean no offense here in using that term)2) No Money Strategies - how to do REI with no $$3) which leads us to...

As far as offending anyone, no offense taken.

I have seen a state or two that has laws on the book, for a criminal offense, if i a tenant intentionally destroys a landlords property.

No offense, but Brandon turner, the you tube guys and the literature made it sound so easy to find these people but for me it's been my biggest shortcoming.

They already have their plan in motion... and it doesn't include you (no offense).  

If what one client needs done takes four to five hours and they don't have another project reasonably close by to fill the remainder of the day, they lose out - thus they charge for their availability per se, more so than their actual time.True professionals shouldn't take any offense to a client asking about rates/costs/etc., so don't be shy next go-round - ask ahead of time and make your hiring decision accordingly.

As someone who drives a 2018 Kia Picanto I take offense.