They want to look a certain way to attract attention, to build confidence, to build respect, compete to make money, be a role model or any number of many other WHY's.My point is that money is not a WHY, it is a means to an end.

With respect to your point of not needing this for only your "small" empire (it's bigger than 0 and much more than what a vast majority of other people out there has!)

Treat them with respect (no matter what), ask questions (some of them are really good) and understand that what they want you to do  is for the most part also in your best interest: having a building that is safe and will last for a long time.

And my comment about EAs getting a bit more respect is because auditors have plenty of hot shot CPAs and attorneys walk in like they own the place.

It sounds like some big ticket items would be the roof- $2700, cabinets- around $4000, new bathroom- 5k-10k.With respect to realtors you subtract the entire 6% because she will have to pay both the 3% to your agent and 3% to the list agent. 

Now it is truly national (and international in many respects).

I'm not an experienced investor, but I am experienced with dealing with those who are disabled, as my sister would probably be in a situation like this if my family weren't always looking out for her.It seems like you want to help the guys out, but not hurt your business in the process, which I really respect because so many people out there would just throw him out without thinking twice.

It might help you to answer these questions if you had an idea on what to expect in respect to the response rates.

Two areas of interest right now for me are the Augusta, Ga, and Raleigh, NC, area, respectively.  

Now, because you know of these critics you are able to listen out of respect but able to NOT let the comments alter your investing efforts.I am an investor, Broker and Property Manager of 16 years and I've been through about five different Real Estate cycles.