I grew up in north Everett where my parents rented out our basement to college kids.

Here are some key takeaways I got from this 'experiment':   1)  No eye contact or handshake at initial approach.2) Brought a parent or additional authority figure.

I make a competitive income, and currentlyhave zero bills (thanks to my recent renovation of my parents basement).

If the job isn't done correctly, then you have more recourse to withhold payment. 

It was lots of fun, but being a parent changes things quite a bit.

Taking care of my parents, siblings, kids, and grandchildren would not be an issue while I am at the company, but afterwards, it would be difficult to ensure that the wealth flows to the next generation(s).

I'm in the Cedar Rapids area - my wife's parents used to live in Ottumwa and I've worked in that general area some.  

My mother had set that up during the purchase, all four of us, my parents and us, were the beneficiaries.

@Raphael Cuthbertson Sometimes the best service you can provide a client is to sit them down like a stern parent and tell them when they're wrong.

It's never good to start off any relationship with a lie or with holding some truths.