(I just don't see how a pitbull could offer more emotional support than a poodle or spaniel.)I'd encourage you to google HUD guidelines for Emotional Support Animals.

I am nearby in Lake Oswego and would love to connect, swap resources and be (as my kiddos would say) "an emotional support buddy"!

I'm going to hold onto the property and give it at least another year before I decide to emotionally sell. 

Im assuming you mean ESA, Emotional Support Animal. 

Let the reader determine which of the responses makes more of an emotional connection.Not saying that's what happened, but an interesting hypothetical... :-)

Consider the emotional aspect too. 

It’s emotionally draining, but I’m determined to honor his legacy by building a real estate portfolio, just like he did.On top of that, I’ve faced a lot of loss in recent years.

They may be more emotionally concerned, but that doesn't mean they are better at the job.Why are millionaires and billionaires using financial managers, property managers, nannies, and maids? 

The emotional / confidence factor does matter when it comes to conviction to hold over the longhaul.4) Are you improving or decreasing in the quality of area you are going into in order to acheive this cashflow in PGH?

And, especially if your goal is to build a portfolio to live off of, bad deals (and even marginal deals), will keep you from achieving that goal much more than slowing down and waiting for better deals to surface.But beyond that, I also find I get most burnt out when I am invested in deals emotionally and with time.