I'm going to do that and circle back, which will probably remove emotion from the equation.

If I actually gifted the property to them (ownership, not just temporary use) then it is deductible.

Best way to keep warm temporary.

I think many owners of multi family make the mistake that potential buyers are viewing their property through the eyes of an overly emotional buyer of a SFR that they intend to occupy.

If emotionally attached, they have no desire to leave their home.

There are times in the economy that come around very rarely were limited capital can work but that is rare.. the money is made when you have Capital or access to it so you can do deals as a strong buyer.Having been around the coaching world as an adjunct to what we do.. ( Vendor at events)  the folks I see that do well with specific coaching are generally folks that have already been successful in one business  have capital and want a fast track to learn certain parts of the businessthose with limited or no capital and or go out on a limb and put training on CC tend to be very stressed both financially and emotionally IE what did  I do.. and their pressure to be successful in the first 3 or 4 months is immense.  

It's emotional and physical exhausting.

They saved my a lot of time, provided expertise as well as emotional support. 

I just need to detach emotionally and move on

Don't make an emotional guess.