But every time I emphasize to them that this "speculation", not an "investment" (I guess investment just sounds better so it's easier to say)

We do a notice to enter and estimate the amount of work we will need to do for the turnaround and the number of days we will need to do it.We also check in with the outgoing tenant two weeks prior to the move-out date to make sure they are still on target and to offer any assistance they may need to make the deadline.If there is another tenant in the wings ready for a move-in, I emphasize this to the outgoing tenant.

If all fails, she has offered to talk with the property owner, with her skill-set, knowledge and contacts, she has offered to possibly list the property emphasizing the commercial value.

To me it seemed like he emphasized the negatives and grudgingly threw in the positives, because he had to.You're a gracious person to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Also send them a letter that emphasizes the liability of owning a vacant house (specially if it's not insured) and what you can do to help them not have to pay real estate taxes and other expenses with having a vacant home.

We have nailed guys dumping before, but this has emphasized my need to get another security camera installed along our driveway to catch good video of all the vehicles driving on and off the property so I can get license plate numbers.The camera equipment is on order and should be installed next weekend.

Please note, I emphasize TRADITIONAL.

Wholesalers: you often meet these at REIAs and emphasize with them about the difficulties of the wholesaling business.

You can always emphasize how long and costly the foreclosure process will be for them.

Again I emphasize, that would be my criteria.