As a small city-owned power company that does not run a power deficit, they must feel empowered to behave poorly.

But I know knowledge is power and by giving people knowledge, we empower them to do the right things.

I don’t ever ask for estoppel from tenants, to me it’s empowering them in a wrong way.

Being dependent isn't empowering.

He wants to empower everyone around him to do the same.

This has empowered him to demand well above fair market price and send each yellow letter direct to recycling.Quite frankly, I would try to find the "next" wholesaling strategy, whatever that might be. 

Since you have already put both names on the lease as landlord, you might want to create a separate legal document that makes your finance your unpaid agent empowered to act on your behalf in the day-to-day operation of the rental property. 

Consumers are reportedly becoming more specific in their Google searches, and mobile users are more empowered to be more detailed by using tools like Siri.

But if you wanted the second position lender to be empowered and motivated to make sure the first position loan is getting paid, one idea would be to have the second position lender give you the downpayment NOT in the form of a loan, but in the form of equity instead.  

I always renovate on the front end...then train tenants how to deal with issues themselves...and empower them to resolve issues themselves or by contacting professionals directly...plumbing, HVAC, etc...Reputable companies will verify work before proceeding and you can pay with a card online or on the phone when complete.