It's hard not to be emotional when house hacking becasue you're living there but think about other factors for you too, not just the cost.

I remember working with a friend who inherited his aunt’s home.. he got so caught up in the emotional side of it that he forgot the nuts and bolts..like having a good plan for the renovation budget and timeline.

Sellers have emotions, fears, and motivations—figure out what they need and structure your offer accordingly.4️⃣ YOU’RE FOCUSED ON THE WRONG THINGSIf you’re only thinking about your check, sellers will feel it—and they’ll shut down.Instead of worrying about your assignment fee, focus on solving the seller’s problem.✅ Are they facing foreclosure?

I am also a remotely managing 12 of my own Section 8 units in Iowa so know the rollercoaster of emotions of to hire or not.

The deal fell through because I couldn't line up the financing during COVID......God/Universe has a way of looking out for us...As investors, a crucial skill we develop is to take our emotions out of the situation/deal, but that is hard when we have invested a lot of time and money into a deal. 

Here’s what keeps successful house buyers winning (even when deals fall apart):**They don’t get emotionally attached to a deal- A lost deal is not a personal failure.

"Inflation expectations" is a purely rational and logical way to look at it, but let's consider that bond market buyers/sellers aren't 100% comprised of Vulcans, and that there are highly emotional and irrational individuals among them, as well. 

To be honest, I'm not exactly sure how much money I would lose, purchasing a home is a very emotional thing for my, my wife and I find it really hard to get honest answers or comparisons from family or colleagues about how much money it would set us back, so I am only assuming the worst and hoping someone here can advise.

Let’s break it down and explore how you might approach this idea, the challenges you could face, and ways to structure a deal that could work for both you and the landlord.Why the Landlord Might Be Open to SellingThey’ve moved out of state for health reasons and don’t have family nearby anymore, which might reduce their emotional attachment to the property.The idea of simplifying their life and pursuing something like sailing around the world suggests they could be open to letting go of the property if it helps them achieve their goals.With significant equity or potentially owning the property outright, selling could provide them with a substantial cash windfall to fund their future plans.However, their belongings on the property could signal hesitation to let go or simply a logistical barrier they haven’t addressed yet.

Twilight/Sunset ShotWhy it works: Creates emotion and sets the mood.How to nail it: Capture both ground-level and drone shots to showcase landscaping and lighting.Example: This listing2.