@Geordy Rostad not super set in what escalation clause is so excuse me if I’m wrong but is that when there is essentially a cap a buyer can set they will pay X amount and if someone offers more, they will pay More than that amount also?

There's always going to be an excuse and there's nothing wrong with being compassionate. 

It's much easier than dealing with collecting actual checks, and minimizes the excuse of "it got lost in the mail". 

If they move out early, there's no excuse why the place won't look just as good as they day they moved in and I have enough of their cash on hand to make sure of it.

(her choice)..and raising a 23 month old ....and i am not complaining or making excuses...It sure would be nice if I had that extra 40 to 45 hrs a week to spend finding deals!

And to use that as an excuse to never get into real estate is a true shame.

And excuse my ignorance what are JV partnerships?

Often, you won't even get past the second email - once it becomes clear that you want to come lay eyes on the product, communication will dry up, excuses will be made, etc.

There are excuses but no logic in investing in rental properties and not  generate market rents.

I have been waiting for a good excuse to visit Texas, Those days are good for me.