Allen - not my place to judge but you are breaking the first rule of RE; Do not get emotionally connected to a home.

Was an emotional buy but I don't think I overpaid for it. $71,500 in early 2002.

Certain areas around the country are going up in value very fast.Many investors are doing a speculation play.There are two main emotions that drive a bunch of people."

It's also amazing at how well the Republicans have spun the best interests of big business and our 1% as being the patriotic thing to do, playing on emotions and fear to motivate the base.Anyway, Romney certainly demonstrated very clearly his position and attitude in front of those who paid more than most of those 47% make in a year for dinner just to be in the room with him.

Of course she is my retail realtor, but I prefer deals that do not include her, as there is no emotion with her involved.

Get these things out of order... and you'll fall far.Melodee LucidoSuccessful people feel much of the same emotional challenges as others.

I'd rather focus my efforts on the other realms where its less emotional and more business...BUT, I am also talking from hearsay and inexperience.

Severe mental & emotional problems.

I say might because not every situation will lead to a deal that is good for you as the buyer.When someone has abandoned a property they have emotionally checked out.

You can likely refinance or otherwise pull out some equity but as others have indicated the cash flow is not very strong.Paying off your primary home is more emotional than wise in terms of investing.