Get uncomfortable.  

I was certainly not referring to random checks with 24 hour notice (which would make anyone uncomfortable)but rather schedule a pleasant visit every 3, 4 or 6 months depending on the situation.

I can add to Jds commentsthere could have been IRS judgments or other liens behind the bank loan and the bank was forced to foreclose them out.lender by law is not allowed to set their opening bid ABOVE what they are owed.. that being principal back interest (default interest if any) late fees  legal fees publication etc etc>now many times they will do whats called a drop bid.. and open the bid far under what they are owed. this happened routinely in vegas and Phx  last decade... as homes were so far under water the banks just wanted them sold.Now if a bid at foreclosure sale goes above the amount owed.. then the overages go to the next creditor on title or if no creditors it goes to the Owner of the property that just lost it..

Forget the old "don't go over the miles" routine because the dealer will wash those miles when you go to get another lease vehicle and if they don't want to then tell them you're looking at their competition and they will cave.

Hey Chris I really appreciate that, I was thinking the same way you were along the lines of their needs.instead of the "We Buy Houses", We Buy Houses" routine. 

The Net Sale Price is computed by taking your Gross Sale Price and subtracting your routine selling expenses such as real estate broker's commission, documentary transfer taxes, recording fees, closing attorney or escrow fees, title insurance costs (owner's policy only), exchange fees, etc.  

I didn't want her to feel uncomfortable "hey I'm the landlord, I'm coming in to look for boxes at 9pm while you're by yourself."

I knew I would need to stretch to get it and I made some aggressive assumptions that made me very uncomfortable, to the point where I was not quite sure I wanted my bid to get accepted.  

But the leasing, rent collections, routine maintenance stuff is what I equivocate with landlording.

The talks are motivational and focus on how to do things that break people's routines and creates a memorable interaction that leaves a lasting impression.