Sounds like a very small request but the problem is that if you give in to her this time, then she will probably come to you for every tiny little things that bothers her.Personally I think I think you should stay firm and NOT pay for the carpet.

*I have 2 investor real estate agents eager to be part of my power team.

I would imagine that if your rent price offer was too low, the PM should of stated that the rent price is firm

I am eager to engage in dialog that benefits our mutual life goals.

Yes, I'm fresh out of grad school and so eager to get started investing that I'm willing to take on a huge commute from Stockton to Oakland to do it.

Should I do this through a bokerage firms training program or should i explore the courses myself?

I do intend to use resources such as Craigslist, investor clubs and local property management firms.

I'm eager, I'm hungry and I'm humble...

I'm a firm believer in preventative maintenance.

Im not big on promoting the businesses of others, but I use this firm for many rental investment properties.