Maybe you heard that on a podcast, or read it in a book, and it resonated, but it's an absurd platitude. 

Reach out to a few and find one who will take you under their wing.If you're feeling altruistic, another way to learn and get construction experience is to volunteer for non-profits like Habitat for Humanity.

There isn't even a thought or decision here... had they come to you with a heart tugging humanizing story at least there is a chance you might consider especially if you feel the circumstances extraordinary, or be upfront and honest about whatever hardship they are facing and perhaps you have a solution that works for everyone - but a threat? 

In this market, if a house lasts 7 days, thats a LONG time..  103 days is absolutely absurd..   

I contacted the Humane Society and the officer told me the dog was being neglected and abused. 

You can screen well, but as long as the human element is there, you could run into anything. 

This is long-term investing for us with a focus on stewardship, good business practices and with a dose of the human element.

I knew it would likely get rejected on paper so I called the listing broker to put a human element to the offer.

Which is absurdly cheap.

For virtually all of human existence there has been no such thing as air conditioning.