It trains you to expect “no.”Early on, confidence and momentum matter more than thick skin.People often say cold calling is how you “pay your dues.”That it builds character.

Even a small environmental change can make a big difference in perceived noise.If the downstairs tenants are long-term and reliable, sometimes offering a small goodwill rent concession for a month or two helps reset the relationship and shows you’re trying to be fair.On the upstairs side, little things help a lot:Felt pads under furnitureArea rugs with thick rug padsEncouraging soft shoes / socks indoorsAnd I definitely would not advocate broom diplomacy — that escalates tensions quickly and can turn neighbors against each other.

One fine late July day, I pulled up for a routine post move-out unit inspection and the air itself felt… thick… and I already knew that I was about to earn my paycheck in a way no spreadsheet could ever justify.Door opens.Immediate sensory assault.Imagine if a fast-food dumpster and a gym sock had a baby and raised it inside a humidifier.

I’ve strategically aligned my leases to expire when my life is less busy and I am in the thick of it for the next several months.

You’re in the thick of it now, and this is exactly where most first-time investors hit that wall of frustration.

The floors and footings have to be specifically insulated, certain thickness, etc. 

In addition we provide a thick comforter for each bed if needed.Some folks use a comforter with a duvet cover.

The criminals here a thick along with aggressive homeless meth heads!

Dodd-Frank is as thick as a book.

Soil is about 4 inches thick then you hit rock.