Because you do not want the tenant to get used to not having increases and then when you do they become upset.2.

It will save us all a lot of hassle from upset realtors and property owners if you just ask permission to market the property before you just go and start marketing...I too would be upset if Joe just was marketing my property without my permission....These are tactics that give the business a black eye.

It just upsets me because it's 30K - lost.

If the parts can't be purchased at a local hardware store, spend $600 to replace the water heater.I have no idea what the law is, but as far as I'm concerned, if one of my tenants didn't have hot water for nearly a week, I would expect them to be pretty upset, and I certainly wouldn't charge them rent for the time they were without hot water.

It is unfortunate but often in divorce folks are so upset that every thing gets done that should get done. 

So of course, when I tell them I have to have the place cleaned, they get upset.

We wouldn't be as upset with the current situation.

The wholesaler is getting paid for putting the deal together, as he should.Sounds to me like your upset that he's going to make 10k (5k assignment + EMD) for this deal.

Best case scenario she gets upset and sells her property!

A personal apology to you because being upset I totally took what you were saying out of context.