Zell was a tough negotiator, he insisted on only Mozart be played by the harpist. 

The affidavit must be executed, dated, and acknowledged after the date of the written offer of lifetime lease.Suggested documentation includes:A copy of the lease agreement showing the tenant's name and address of new residenceA copy of the purchase and sale agreement showing the tenant's name and address of new residence.A copy of the most recent utility bill showing the tenant's name and address of new residence.A copy of the voluntary move out agreement showing the tenant's name together with a copy of any consideration paid.Or, other compelling evidence supporting the contention that the tenant has voluntarily vacated and terminated their tenancy.Unfortunately for me, my tenant wasn't very cooperative and wouldn't give me a tenant affidavit and insisted that her email documenting her intent to move-out should be sufficient. 

I have a seller insisting that the only way he will sell is with a physical bag of cash ($40k or more) under the table so that he does not have to report that income (in Florida).

One of the Realtor's I met with insisted on meeting at the local McDonald's.  

Collect rent electronically and insist it be received on time every time.The greatest risk to a landlord is failure to manage to the lease. 

My wife insists that I must fly down there and see it in person before I put my money into it.

The first winter, I had my house on the market and the realtor insisted on keeping the water on for showing clients, and said he'd make sure the heat stayed on.

Why would you insist on having a notary gum up your dealings?

The plumber likely did not go door to door asking homeowners what DIY projects they were working on, and insist do the job for them instead.However, when a seasoned FSBO investor is selling a property on MSL on their own and willing to work with other agents, I don't see why the vast majority of agents play games as described above like the 'imaginary buyer ready to sign on the way, "I just need you to sign my ERTS in the mean time"' and so on. 

And I look like I'm not greedy since I could have insisted on the full 8%.