I was sold the emotional support of the group with lifetime access to the fbook group.

We are not emotionally involved.

Also doing your own negotiating can be very emotional.

She is willing to sell and it sounds like she is emotionally attached to the house and it might take some time for her to come around.

I am also RE agent and have already advised my clients not to buy any condos unless they are really financially and emotionally ready for the risks involved. 

You also need to be able to take the emotion out of the deal and be able to walk away.

As a lender, I'm sure you know a million agents, but you may consider finding one who owns investments, and therefore understands not only the mathematical calculus of divesting from an investment, but the emotional ramifications as well. 

Currently working on analyzing properties, with a goal of minimizing human emotion  and solely looking at the numbers to purchase positive cash flowing properties.  

Don't let your emotions get the best of you because you see your cash flow going down with all these repairs.

The original bidder need write a check for only $7,000, making it easier than a $15,000 decision.Investors should not get emotionally attached to their tax sale properties.