And I would also add never make an investment based on emotions.

I don't have much of an emotional attachment to the house even though I've lived in it for 5 years.

Have you heard the saying or advise not to get emotional about property?

That’s 30 years.Talking concepts is very important.Talking with emotion and not logic is very important.There’s a danger in educating the seller too much and teaching techniques on how to solve the problem is never a good idea.I never do that.I don’t educate sellers.

You're not emotionally attached.

I probably paid more for my personal residence than I should have, but it was my ONE emotional purchase.  

You are in a vulnerable position at the moment and I do not think it is wise to make decisions based on emotion versus logic.

Get ARMED with information and under no circumstances, get into an argument or verbal-shouting match (I know it's tempting) with them as they can become emotional and you have to walk a very DELICATE line when dealing with problem tenants like this.I'm NOT providing legal advice: but if you have a lease (contract law) and they are in default, it doesn't take a genius to decipher who is in the wrong.

Sorry it didn't work out, as you obviously had a lot emotionally invested in it up to this point.  

I will remember that next time I am looking at a house- sometimes emotions speak louder than dollars.Looking forward to the pictures and more news of your progress.