Sellers are too emotional and this one you already say is a mess.Ditto you want your agent looking into the values, the deal, the structure.

I know it's probably not the common "investor" way of thinking when looking at a home, but I could see myself living in this house so I got emotionally involved in the place (DOH!).

Often having an agent as a buffer between you and the listing agent will help you step back and look at the transaction with out getting to emotionally involved.

Keep emotion out of the transaction."

Obviously, I would never expect anyone in bank management to admit this....and I plan on finding the 'who' in this process who has authority to rethink the logic.It's less logic and more ego/emotion.

Learn the math and invest based on the numbers, not emotion.

Do not let your emotions get in the way 4.

A lot of times You just need to ignore your emotions and feelings, and go with your gut.

Leave your emotion at the door.Thanks a lot for taking the time to respond.

It was very apparent he was emotionally wrapped up--he was selling the home he and his wife raised their kiddos in.