(I know that might be a silly concern, but it just suddenly popped up) Many people have told me about the "untrustworthy" folks in this industry I guess that's why this concern came to me.2.

So I asked for verifiable proof of funds and suddenly he was caught off guard acting as if he didn't know what I was talking about.

Paint upstairs then let the lower unit tenant move upstairs and do your downstairs work.I caution you on electric heat tenants do not understand that when the electric bill goes up in January they are paying for heat they just know that all of a sudden they have a $500 electric bill.

Suddenly he called me and said that he just came from the hospital and that he's covered in flea bites and he has a rat infestation in the house.

Might be the thought of investing with their hard earned savings account, time commitment, parents and friends saying it wont work, thoughts of the market "suddenly" changing because "I" entered it or maybe your dog is looking at you with the "please don't do it" face.  

Non Flagged is VERY challenging to fund historically.I have not been in this space actively so things may be different as the sector has really surged lately.Consider a joint venture with an experienced operator or get seller carry. 

My objective is not to flip properties or suddenly have huge passive income from rental properties.

I offered 20,800, and all of the sudden they have multiple offers and need my best and highest.

Some good comments already precede mine, but one thing was missed.What about those who start out as respectable, but fall into some "life situation" (drug use, health issues, financial difficulties, etc.) and suddenly need to increase income at any price - including the loss of what was once a good reputation?

I'm not so concerned about something else opening right there, but I can see a town 2 or 3 exits down the road getting a sudden growth spurt and raining on my parade.