I have a fiance that already takes up 20% of my top 5 to satisfy my "emotional support" friends. 

If there's a language barrier and hearing barrier, plus the "old and I don't give a damn" barrier, a social worker or family member in the home are usually the only people that can resolve such issues without an excess of emotion.

@James Marie hey man, don't get too down about it.Couple things:1) RE isn't for the faint of heart, so know that out of the gate.2) it took me 10 months to find my first deal, and I was pretty active in looking.3) Take the time to listen to the last podcast, there is a great tip on this at the end that is simply put and says it all.4) Really using the word "motivation" is the wrong thinking, motivation comes and goes, it's more of an emotional response of sorts.

(ability of the buyer pool to qualify and service debt) Money can be made in any market...it just takes much longer and requires creativity and diligence to identify the opportunities in mature market cycles...in addition to sticking to your financial model...without getting emotionally involved, which results in over paying for deals.

Just IMO, but there is way too much emotion in your 'offer'.

Just had a question: instead of direct mail to the personal representative, who I'm guessing will be emotional about the property, would it be better to contact the probate attorney instead?  

The seller would then further explain her statement as some people are emotionally charged and poor communicators.

Not to defend myself, but just to clarify the information I give to BP readers, my answers are never based on emotions, or lack of evidence. 

Basically look at these things like a math problem and it makes things more simple and less emotional.

I know to check my emotions and ego at the door.