I know other tools are needed, like a cutting blade, hammer, pry bar or flat head screwdriver for removing tack strips.I know to use adhesive remover but do I use that on the carpet or try to get the carpet separated from the adhesive then use it on left over adhesive?

I've already cut my commission.  

Ryan (or so he says that’s his name) got offended when I cut him short and told him I wasn’t interested.

I haven't managed to find anything on this so maybe it's not so cut and dry.  

After I cut them up, I'll write the owner addresses on the envelopes, probably while watching a movie.

If sob stories and tenant drama are a issue you are likely not cut out to be a landlord.A good landlord ignores those types of issues and teaches their tenants you are not interested in hearing about their personal life and problems.

If you need to cut your property management expenses, use Mike Salkin.

I wish I knew this earlier because it really cuts to the chase and would have saved me time and money on my first couple of deals..

In most cases, once they realize that I'm cutting them a deal, things go over smoothly.

If you had a signed contract that you were assigning, I'd be willing to give you a much larger fee -- and likely a cut of the profits if that's what you preferred.Basically, the closer you get the deal to finalized, the more you should ask for.