You are the customer, you have the money, they have competitors who will be happy to take your business.

You absolutely will have problems retaining tenants IF your competitors have gas and/or lower bills in general.

Reminds me of a competitor of mine in the hard money business that stated after two years in business he had no loan in default.  

Brandy Griffin is right on with her post.Even though the asset managers working for the banks normally give non-contingent cash buyers a built-in inspection period in their disclosures and even though the asset managers couldn't close in 10 days even if their life depended on it, if your offer is a non-contingent cash offer with a quick closing it looks a lot better than someones who is not.I've beat out many competitors even though my offer is cheaper because mine is stronger.

They are everywhere here in OZ too, however Gloria Jeans is a major competitor for them.

Determine how many competitors exist in the niche you want to compete in. 3.

Example, I once interviewed and hired a buyer from a failed competitor.

I'm a competitor of theirs and their prices seem ridiculous - is the product worth it?

What are your competitors doing?

I view myself almost more of an achiever than a competitor.