I figured we had a serious issue since they complained that they could not even eat in peace?? 

H also wrote that he doesn't go out to eat and drives an old car.

But I would say you need to eat most the cost of carpet. 

This mentality of hoping that he will just eat the costs on your job, is really toxic.

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $30,000 3 Bedroom Ranch, 1 Full Bath Living Room, Eat In Kitchen, Huge Yard Front And Back, Located Minutes From Transportation And Shopping, Brand New Stove, 2 Year Old Roof, New Vinyl Siding What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It is a dog eat dog business with little regard for others. 

Too much eating for the past few days.

My family lives a comfy life with eating out about 2-3 times a week and buying things if we need them but the debt excluding mortgage related eats about 47% or more of my monthly income. 

A blown hot water heater eats away three months rent. 

Obviously paying the other company to run the business for you will cut into margins just as going to a restaurant will always be more expensive than eating at home.