If they are not responding they might not know how to dig out of a perceived hole with the landlord.If their business is no longer viable then maybe trying to get a payment for settlement in full.When tenants mom and pop try to go out in retail centers the goal is to try to collect enough to cover attorney fees for an (offer in compromise).If it was flex space they likely had little money.

After arguing for a few months, we both compromised and bought on Cape Cod. 

I'm just saying that the tax implications of investing with a syndication vs. buying onesself are huge, and one should be aware of that major compromise.  

Wood doesn't really ever fail unless it's been compromised by cutting or moisture.

As far as the stove, you had no written agreement from what I can tell, so if she's refusing to compromise with you on that front, you have a new $700 stove.

Eric,my top recommendation that I would stress to you is never compromise on the 1% rule.

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Never compromise, always run credit and background checks.  

Don't give in, don't compromise.....

To me, it's not about being able to do nothing, it's more about working hard every day to be more effective with the limited time we've all got and not having to compromise.