Commercial property investment requires even a deeper understanding of demographic data; it is not just the population trends that need to be considered, but the demographics of the competition.

Get these things out of order... and you'll fall far.Melodee LucidoSuccessful people feel much of the same emotional challenges as others.

I'd rather focus my efforts on the other realms where its less emotional and more business...BUT, I am also talking from hearsay and inexperience.

Severe mental & emotional problems.

Possibly to save face, to keep my agent from digging deeper… what other reasons?

I say might because not every situation will lead to a deal that is good for you as the buyer.When someone has abandoned a property they have emotionally checked out.

You can likely refinance or otherwise pull out some equity but as others have indicated the cash flow is not very strong.Paying off your primary home is more emotional than wise in terms of investing.

During stressful times its easy to let your emotions take control of your logic and that can lead to trouble.

Failing doesn't just mean not succeeding; it can mean financial ruin, wrecked marriages and great emotional pain.Interestingly, when I read posts from people who have purchased this guru's or that guru's program and complained, most of the complaints were about how difficult it was to get their money back, and not about the quality of the plan itself.

They are still emotionally tied to what was once their property (less so in the example with Bob but you get the idea).Most investors would pay Bob when he is out and not before.