With this will be the dismantling of the ubiquitous U.S. presence throughout the world in the form of 1) global military bases, 2) satellite regimes propped up with 'foreign aid,' and 3) wars and other covert activities to promote U.S. interests.What concerns me with the dismantling of the U.S. empire is that other interests (most particularly our largest creditor) will fill the void through military escalation, leapfrogging the U.S. in naval capabilities, and will begin to exert its muscle just as the U.S. recedes.

I think someone who is younger, or female (like it or not) might have a harder time investing in undesirable areas unless they had some muscle behind them.

Properties that are zoned mixed-use or commercial can be an exception.See the following links for more info:Short Term RentalsOWNING SHORT TERM RENTALS IN NEW ORLEANSA Guide To Orleans Parish's New Short-Term Rental RulesHere are a couple of recent news articles:Weak enforcement of short-term rental rules could cost NOLA millionsNew Orleans council wants more muscle in fight against illegal short-term rentals

Muscle car or Harleys to Japan or Korea, Hawaii.  

After a many, many deals it becomes second nature and part of muscle memory.

Flexes those "think different" muscles for sure.

In the end, I believe he was mostly looking out for his clients' interests and flexing a little muscle at the same time. 

I would differentiate mine from the others in the neighborhood by doing something special like offer to pay for a Uhaul for a day for the move, or free TV with a one year lease contract (TV's are cheap now, but you could make it a tablet, or whatever),  or offer a one day certificate to the spa to rub out those sore muscles after the move, restaurant gift certificate, whatever appeals to you.  

Muscle smarts.  

Feel free to connect so we can share some information on that area and Florence or Muscle Shoals if you are open, best of luck.