Hopefully one day I can be successful enough to mentor those in my shoes now.

My partner does a lot of the sourcing, hes is currently - to be blunt - so busy hes forgetting to tie his shoes. 

@Vilson Nikollaj It sounded like your original statement was to "pay off the first" which means you simply cut them a check, and the first mtg no longer exists, foreclosure is canceled since there is no longer a first mtg....as opposed to "buying the 1st note" which would be paying the first, but in exchange the note is transferred/assigned to you, which means you step into their shoes, and finish the foreclosure.

Having been in their shoes, I did everything I could to be considerate of their work flow.  

I would rather have that than big closets... although.. shoes need a place too!

I have an interest in properties and hopefully one day I can be in your shoes doing something like this.  

If I were in your shoes, I'd sell the building and roll the funds into a multifamily asset (5+ units) that cash flows in considerable excess of your mortgage and expenses.

If I were in your shoes I would hire a commercial broker who knows the product type to co-list the building with me, which really is in the best interest of your client.

I've learned that successful people were once in my shoes and got to where they are today with the help of others.

After 4 years, we just moved to a shoe box as renters to live in our desired city while I prospect for rent to own or seller carry opportunities.