These tips can also be used to achieve success in other areas of your life such as health, relationships, etc.1  Positive Mental AttitudeThe only thing in life you have control over is your mind.

I don't even understand the retirement mentality.

However, they have figured out the 'game' that they can buy off many problems rather cheaply, they tested you and you took the bait.This is the same disgusting screw the next guy mentality like 'cash for keys' promoted by low snake in the grass 'investors'. 

I feel like I am making the right mental choices but its hard not to believe I am overthinking things.Has anyone else felt like they have analysis paralysis? 

I really like that mentality of providing a service for our tenants. 

So on my 45 minute drive home from my W2 job I mentally started putting together a list of friends and family that I may be able to ask for help, or present it as an offer an opportunity to invest to raise the down payment.

@Margharita Silva  once a tenant gives notice, no matter how long they have been with you they have mentally moved on. 

You can have that mentality and even tell others but it is simply false and extremely limiting.

When you bought it, did you note the condition of the carpet and make a mental note and jot down on your spreadsheet that you need to replace the carpet on tenant turn? 

Evidently, you demonstrate traits of one who is mentally unstable.