I was received with a lovely and gentle Code Violation and I am in a place now that I have never been before.The process of making my house current requires drawings and qualified professionals to tell me what I need to do to bring the house to code.

The majority of people you speak with will be displeased if you are not gentle with your approach.

Gentle patience and compromise will win the day over frustrated confrontation.A very helpful (and fun) tool for us has been the Cash Flow 101 board game from Rich Dad.

I gently explain that the aunt owes more on the home than it is worth in its current condition and unfortunately buying is not an option for me. 

I kid you not,  a cardboard box set gently  AGAINST the wall dinged the paint.  

It’s all about being courteous yet firm, pointing out the ‘oopsies’ and gently nudging them to remember our agreement on house rules.Resolution Time: If the guests go radio silent or aren’t playing ball, I head over to the resolution center.

as we gently settle into the golden years  :)  Looks like the fly fishing is going to be a  focus  and US travel and Canada. things tend to focus around the grand kids these days..

In general, house hacking is a gentle and rewarding way of get into REI. 1br SFHs are not worth it, the rental and purchase pools are much smaller.

I have guesses, namely if they are still operating the ponzi scheme, they need your money to pay off other prior investors, so they’re going to be as gentle and nice as possible to keep your money within Pinnacle.

as @Wayne Brooks  so gently mentioned... listing a property has zero to do with getting a preliminary title report.you can do this yourself at the court house.. its not hard.Most real active bidders have connects at title co and they get title work done for free..