Having knowledge of the real estate industry coupled with basic accounting principles can be very empowering for an investor.

Generally, either the record owner or legally empowered, person-in-charge is the one who files moving papers for eviction to get rid of squatters and other problem people. 

The police are not empowered nor equipped to evaluate the difference between a short term stay agreement or legal tenancy when the unit isn't an obvious hotel/motel.

So to answer your question, no you shouldn't use your good looks or sex appeal to empower your work.

I would think if anyone really is so busy that they can't answer their phone at least 50% of the time or reply to an email within an hour that they should hire a knowledgeable, empowered assistant to do their work for them.So -- am I being unreasonable? 

The first thing that strikes me is how dis-empowered you feel.

Not to disrespect your broker, but they should have informed you about the property to empower you for the event itself.

I have a client who is shopping around, and I want to empower him with questions that will help bring out their "true colors"....

It is much more empowering!

Helping others can be empowering and reading about other's successes is really motivating.Couple other things -- Surround yourself with a support system of like-minded people (like joining REI Club which was mentioned previously) and keeping learning, read books!