They said they wouldn't allow me to run the package deal again (which I understood) but when I asked if they would just charge me for the package deal but not run the credit, they said no.

The exit strategy is key and something that needs to be understood on the front end.

I am a pretty technical person and understood very early on in my life and career the importance of investing, the effects of compound interest, the value of diversification, etc. 

After the second, competent, plumber explained everything to me I understood the first company basically scammed me.I feel like this is gross negligence that affects the health and safety of my tenants on behalf of the first company.

It would help if you understood economics, but I digress.First, the Government has no money and does nothing to earn money.

I hope the helped, feel free to reach out anytime, I apologize for some English grammar mistakes but I hope you understood what I was trying to say.

What I have never quite understood is the "CA is dying" "Mass exodus" type statements by people who don't live or invest in CA.

My parents and I have talked about the risk involved, which I said the risk is also there in stocks, bonds, ETFs, etc. which they understood.

And that’s not what we’re here for.The Winning Strategy Is… To be the one that the seller WANTS to work with, because you:Actually listened, and really understood the seller’s problem and motivations, and really worked to solve those problemsBuilt trust and a real connection with the seller, making him feel comfortable and valuedIn short, you didn’t come across as a pushy slime bag, like most of your competitors do In a hot market, your negotiation and rapport-building skills give you the edge you need, to make and get great deals that your competitors just can’t.

I never understood the washer/dryer/dishwasher removal.