I resisted making an update post for the longest time specifically because of this, I didn't want to give you a bad update.

I couldn't resist.

He called back later and said he was going to fence in his property and put a couple buffalo and yaks on it.In message #3 he calls me a "flaming fa--ot" which is his go-to insult when he's really, really drunk.When I spoke to him live this afternoon, he called me "brother" several times and ended the call with, "God bless you, brother."

That’s your path of least resistance. 

I agree with Patricia, it isn't they can't find a place, they are taking the path of least resistance.

A liquid additive like the following might be just the ticket:https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-StainBlocker-32-oz-Stain-Resisting-Admixture-Additive-for-Grout-SBG32/202525433 If you're looking for an off-white grout, I would feel confident recommending either Antique White or Bone with the above liquid additive.

It just makes it so much more likely to close without having to come down on price that it's hard for sellers to resist that offer.

Once the pond is in, people can't resist "water".This offer was out of the same real estate office as my realtor. 

And, don't be surprised if the 88-year old is the least resistant. 

You have to remember that the uncertainty creates anxiety...which leads to possible irrational behavior...meaning tenants default to self-preservation and will do everything possible to resist change....not saying your tenants will do this, but keeping them informed will make everything run smooth.HERE is a doc we provide to all tenants of occupied units (specific to my state)