These are some of the biggies:1.Divorced – Often 2 parties must agree, distress sale, “don’t wanters”, bad memories2.Death – Executor, quick sale, high emotions, be considerate, tactful, caring3.Relocation – quick sale, quick closing4.Downsizing, “empty nesters” – maybe will agree to owner finance?

[size=12][/size]Abandoned owners have no emotional ties left and once you find them, nearly 100% of the time they will sell for payoff.

Not to say that there aren't EMOTIONAL sellers, WHACK JOB sellers, and yes just even MOTIVATED sellers on whom it might work.

You are among a large group of folks here who are looking to get deeper into real estate!

They made me scared too and I acted with emotion instead of logic.

It boils down to an attitude, a state of mind, emotion and a person of action.It takes courage, creativity and consistency to walk up to someone's front door and knock!

I find this to be the best route because I am not emotionally tied to the deal and rather can think through the best opportunities...I like OPM.Derek

The emotion of fear is intended to warn us of danger and to act as a cautionary tool.

Don't get emotional.

I will not let emotions get involved in the end, however, is there a way to make this work out for all.