Just had my first belittling experience...
So I just got back from pricing out a rehab for a house... When I was finished pricing everything out and was about to leave, a huge, brand new Cadillac SUV pulls up slowly. Right away, I know it's another investor, and I'm starting to feel small as I know his vehicle costs around $90K, which is more than I'd make in like 7 years at my current job.
So the guy gets out and me and my Realtor are talking and then he walks up to us and I tell him, "hi!" and he completely ignores me... doesn't even look at me. He goes up to my Realtor, says "hi", and ask's me to leave so he can talk with her in private and I'm basically just shunned out, and leave...
I don't mind my Realtor talking to him, but man, that guy just made me feel small... I want to get this house even more bad now so I can show him the, "little guy" can beat him.
What a crappy feeling...
-Manuel
Comments (7)
The SUV's a rental, not to worry, things will work out.
Kristi L., over 10 years ago
Hey Manuel Acuna Sorry to hear about this. Man, people are jerks sometimes!
Brandon Turner, almost 11 years ago
Sorry sir, I'm in the middle of a conversation you can call him/her later and make an appointment or wait till were through. Now Go sit down and turn on that rolling sound system you got, were talking business.
Phillip Cailey, almost 11 years ago
Nice one, Phillip!
Joshua Dorkin, almost 11 years ago
Manuel Acuna - Heed Ned's advice above. Don't let emotion drive you . . . stick to the fundamentals. Otherwise, ignore that a-hole. Yeah . . . I said it. I don't much like people who treat others like that. Remember, you're not in this to "show that guy," but in it to build a profitable and sustainable business for yourself. Move on. I know it is hard. I deal with jerks like that almost daily. You can't let it get to you. I hope that helps!
Joshua Dorkin, almost 11 years ago
"I want to get this house even more bad now so I can show him the, "little guy" can beat him." Offer what works for you Period. If he is willing to pay more that is his loss, not gain, as he has paid to much. If he pays more than you and you have to walk on the deal that is a WIN for you. You have avoided a bad deal. That is as important as making good deals. The reality is the guy is a big blow hard. I doubt this guy really makes the kind of money to justify that expensive of a vehicle. If he did he wouldn't be the one going around looking at SFH rehabs to buy, that would be delegated. His arrogance is a sign of weakness not strength.
Ned Carey, almost 11 years ago
Don't let it get you down Manuel. Just remember, when your in his position, that you don't want to be like that! Most truly successful and happy investors/ business people that I have met want to see others succeed as well.
Matthew N., almost 11 years ago