"We're very pleased that Karl has asked us to say a few words about our business dealings with him, for it seems the least we could do to repay many acts of kindness and consideration over the nine years of an association that has been an unmixed pleasure and financially beneficial for us all.  We would recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation to anyone who might be thinking of using his services in the property market.  All three aspects of his business - acquiring, renovating and managing properties- have been vitally important to us at different times.  In helping us to buy places, Karl has also shown real savvy with the market and helped us to acquire them at much better prices than we would have thought possible if negotiating on our own.  Several of our properties have been renovated from top to bottom with Karl's help, and in this he has always used able, trustworthy workers and consulted with us closely about the materials needed and about how, in general, to get the most for our money.. Finally, in terms of management, we feel that we can trust Karl thoroughly, and in a sense this says it all.  We know that if he says he's going to do something, he'll do it, or that if we ourselves need to do something, then it genuinely need doing.  It's a business relationship that couldn't be bettered, really.  We're very grateful to know Karl, and wish him all the best."