I guess I am looking for a rational excuse to grow a bit more.

Please excuse my grammar: "I now have"

Initially I believed the program would assist funding their students cost with acquisition and rehab which is the excuse I used for be willing to spend $6,000.

Excuse me for not doing my due diligence.  

It also give an excuse to rental owners who should be exercising more civil leadership in the areas which they invest.If you're called to better an inner city - then do so.

So when I reported to him a scratch in the flooring, this is the excuse he came up with...."

However I was allowed to claim a minor amount against each property & I did have both gas, oil service records but she was nasty.Not satisfied she expanded the audit & I excused myself to gather more documents etc .So it went for another 2 days.

As Wayne said, don't forget to submit your 1099's...Excuse my ignorance, but what happens if a 1099 isn't submitted? 

Over half the PM's in Detroit aren't even properly licensed.What surprises us is how many owners accept poor BASIC service and hold out hope for months that things will get better:( If anything, you get excuses and better service for a month or two, and then it's back to their normal (bad) service.

He gave three chances for a yes, but when all he got were excuses he ruled against the tenant.