They don't know what you know.If they do try to call a realtor they would often get the brush off.

With a little bit of softness in the market this last month - we have been able to get a couple of FHA owner occupant buyers under contract on multi-units.

Cheap, but effective, options: ensure all hardware matches (brushed nickel is a safe bet), light fixtures, light/electrical plates are not dingy yellow... and make sure the front door and landscaping are inviting.Remember, like attracts like.

Ya I try to be soft and open minded with her. 

The 1% Rule is a general, broad brush analysis tool for estimating if a property will operate at least at a break even level. 

Additional soft costs include; taxes, insurance, utility usage, attorney fees and so on.To be successful in any business venture you need to have accurate numbers.

Like others have said already put out the brush fire before it spreads into a forest fire. 

But for the amount of savings I got by using them, brushing off a few small slivers of vinyl is well worth it.Here's a picture of my before and after.

I sold fuller brush door to door.. was good at it but 50 bucks a week was not going to cut it.. bagged groceries for 2.18 an hour which was pretty good with 25 cent gas. and I dreamed of being a checker with the 10 dollar an hour pay and what would I do with all that money. 

rejection in many forms is SOP for door knocking  direct mail any type of advertising really.My first job way back when was selling Fuller Brush door to door.. much like being on a Mormom missions or a Witness coming to your door.. or selling magazines.. etc.good advise above.. when you knock on the door ALWAYS step back.. and down a step if there is one..