I decided to let him know about it because I didn't want to ruin our relationship if he saw me post it online for rent.

My wife was diagnosed with cancer so we are dealing with that also.

Don't get me wrong, some couples are so in-tune they can run a business together no problem but many are not 100% and partnering with them or making strong time/$$$ demands from them cam strain and ruin the relationship, it's not worth it.Bottom line, nothing wrong with asking for support, be ready to present your business plan but you are not asking anything other than support.

It just got popular when the gut and cheaply reno shows took off (to the detriment of thousands of amazing old houses that were gutted and ruined) ..... 

you cant get hyper focused and disillusioned on one seller changing their mind or in your mind doing something intentional to ruin your day. 

Other than smoking, its the top cause of lung cancer.19.

Mine is I got my real estate license, in the middle of a cancer scare.

There are huge penalties for improper disposal, not to mention your own risk of cancer from the particulates.

Sadly he just passed away from cancer but he was one of my mentors and an incredible investor.

But it only takes 1 jack-wagon to ruin a fella's entire week.