Once a person lets earnest money  go hard, they become emotionally attached.If you find yourself in a situation, where there was something majorly different than what you realized, then it is my firm opinion that it is best to let the seller have your earnest money and take stage left.Remember, no deal is better than a bad deal.No, I have not always been the master of that particular principal.

I am a sociopath of a landlord and EVERYONE should be too, emotions have NO place for a landlord, NONE. 

I fully expect that the day-to-day would be a grind with little emotional reward.Quote by @Jonathan GreeneAnd in regard to gurus in the syndication, do not trust them.

It helps take the emotions out of the investment.

As I dive deeper and deeper in to real estate, I appreciate the freedom it gives me, but also battle with complacency that comes with it as well, as I am now the one responsible for my success. 

We have to be the bad guys and shield for two emotional items. 

If you're selling to someone who will be a homeowner and is buying for emotional reasons, this may have a different impact. 

Hey Josh,Congrats on your success as an agent and wanting to dive deeper into the investing side of real estate!

Each way has its good points and tough spots, so digging deeper and trying them out can show which fits your aims and likes best.

But generally, the funds offer investors the chance to invest in real estate at a lower price point, maintain liquidity since shares can be cashed out early, and, of course, the opportunity to earn passive income when rent is paid on the properties and when the value of the real estate increases.Types of Real Estate FundsAs you look deeper into real estate funds, you will notice two main types of real estate funds.