The most obvious reason I like it is that it’s convenient and I don’t have to move a muscle to get paid.

The big boys will muscle you out with their big marketing 2.

Lifting heavier weights is harder, but it is the only way to make your muscles stronger. 

Start small if you are afraid of failure, don't put in more than you can afford and you will build your investing muscle one property at a time

I didn't reply to this immediately, as I had to think about it awhile.After pondering the topic over the weekend (While I may or may not have had a few libations to loosen up my thinking muscles), I came to the following conclusion:1) Tell him to get lost.2) Realize that what he's doing is asking you for an nonspecific change order because he is over budget and doesn't know where.

For a safe pair of hands with massive muscle to back them up you cannot compare Memphis invest with any other player.  

Maybe I need to exercise my muscle of understanding debt better.  

I'm not moving on these deals, just working out my deal analysis muscle in markets that I am considering, and taking counterpoints to investing in those markets (or out of state investing in general).Thank again!

@Stephen Barton way to use the hustle muscles!  

And I do like to flex my imagination muscle and practice my business planning skills.