I don't have data, but I'd make the following assertions:1.

No one is going to respect a young guy that is not assertive.

I want to use LLC's for assert protection. 

I assert it's 3% (not sure).

Knowledge can build a degree of confidence but it will not be enough when supressed by shyness or a lack of assertiveness.

You can be nice and ask what day/time works best for her or be assertive and tell her when repairs will be made.  

By default, on refinances, lenders pick our 'go to' escrow/title folks, unless you assert that you wish to do otherwise. 

Not sure I understand / agree with your assertion of BRRR as just an exit strategy.

However saying that bubbles or crashes don't exist is ignoring forced circumstances that wouldn't normally occur in the cycle....such as aggressive sub-prime lending......I think saying those words are for people who are clueless is a little bit of an arrogant assertion to make on a forum filled with MANY successful real estate professionals. 

Judges typically assert a carpet has a 5 year life regardless of the material you used.