If you're taking too long and costs are getting to high (time is a cost as well, here), then don't be stubborn and keep plugging away at it; bow out and let the pros take over. 

New guy here, first time homebuyer. Considered a landlord, even though that is not what my intentions are. I'm not sure if this is the right forum section to post this. Relocate if needed. I closed on a house on Janua...

Base it neutrally on accurate research, analysis, intelligence and common sense.That, my friend I truly believe is the ultimate best possible answer ANYONE will ever give you on that question you asked.Now you have a choice... be stubborn and join the thousands here on Biggerpockets that are doing and struggling with cold calling DMM D4$ text blasting.. or .. you don't even HAVE to follow my advice... all you have to do... all I am telling you to do is instead of asking a group of vegetarians if meat is OK to eat... to think on your own.

2) If you are stubborn and let's face it 94.36% of the people here are... if you HAVE to pick some of the "inexpensive" methods you need to calculate the cost/deal FIRST before you start marketing.

Yes I agree with this.. unfortunately its a stubborn Owner and he isn't letting go as he is saying its much harder to kick someone out and collect then to try and make a payment plan to get your money back...

The asterisk this go around is that there (or should I say their) is 'stubborn,' 'sticky' or 'persistent,' inflation.

It simply means they are TOO stubborn to accept a lower offer.. and that is WHY the house is still listed... right?

Often due to sellers who have very much over valued their home and are stubborn on the price when they first list.

Some may call it stubborn or pride oriented, but if a tenant can get a way with stealing all that money, ie rent u oaid, damages etc, because that is what it is then shame on the judicial system not the landlord for caring about doing business the right way.

A house that looks like it hasn't been kept up can be a fair indication of an opportunity but in my experience there are a lot of stubborn owners out there that just don't care to sell.