Motivation is an emotional response to a circumstance, not the circumstance itself.” 

Regurgitate these emotions back to them.

+95% of agents only have experience dealing with owner-occupied transactions - which are mostly EMOTIONAL decision based.An investor wants an agent that sticks to logical numbers like ROI, Cash-on-Cash, etc.You can differentiate between these different types of agents easily by asking them:1) If they are RE investors themselves.

In addition, I do want to get some type of temporary security camera for the property while doing some minor rehab fixes, Are there any suggestions for temporary security cameras?

Most plans will pay for temporary housing for situations like this, so at least you don't have to worry about that aspect.Also if you want attorney advice on this situation I recommend the attorneys at www.evict.com.

As you said it does take more work which I believe I went through pretty well on my post because it is emotionally tolling without a doubt. 

I think you're right, the lack of control is probably going to be your biggest emotional hurdle.There may be some middle ground that softens that blow up. 

Meanwhile in a state of temporary euphoria (insanity?)

. $750kThis is more of an emotional project for me.

But you need to take the emotional aspect out of it otherwise you'll get eaten alive in the long run.