I had an amazing christmas with my wife and 2 little girls, and naturally I felt depressed once it was time to get back to work.I realized I needed to do something about that.

I ended up going with Ray CPA for two reasons; communication was easier and more natural and the variety of professionals he has on staff - CPAs, MBAs and an attorney.

I am going to sit and keep my powder dry for now.... 

Sometimes it's hard to find that line but you'll get the hang of it and once you do it'll become second nature.

They might like you too much, you can't get rid of them.You have to deal with people who are going to automatically not like you, for whatever reason.People are going to stereotype your age, your gender, your race, your religion, your education, your sexual preferences, your home-town football team, your choice of socks.It's natural.

Sometimes it's an intermediary, but generally we don't worry about it since 3rd parties will hold any EMD & return it if there's a title problem.We don't hold SFRs anymore but when we did we'd naturally check market rents to see if can make our numbers.

I am keeping my powder dry and waiting for the dip

Naturally the last thing he wants to do is live with mom and dad.  

Arguing suggests a certain aggressive and hostile nature, counterproductive to dealing with Examiners, Revenue Agents and Revenue Officers who have seen it all before. 

Just natural regrowth of Loblolly pines and assorted pre existing hardwoods.