I guess it's psychological, the loan let's you believe you still have your nest egg safely tucked away at the bank.I remember this from an old SitCom (What's Happening, I believe):Roger (to Bank Officer): "We would like a loan."

He really goes into the psychology of the sale.

There is psychology in selling, but a home purchase is major part of anyone's life with different aspects to address.

"He said that legally, if tenants show that they have a disability and that a medical or psychological professional has recommended an animal, then a landlord's "no pets" policy does not apply.Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11175/1155999-100.stm#ixzz1QVmam0Ab"This is like if they had a service animal, which also is not included in a no pets policy.

You might even get some interest from the AM's that are pulling their strings, wondering what crap they can dump on you, knowing that you'll probably close on a lemon every now and then just for the relationship.All in all, if you look at things from everyone else's perspective instead of just your own, understanding REO agent psychology (and life in general) gets a lot easier.

If you could add reasons why that would be great.I would think buy and hold multi-family--you get exposure to rehabbing, dealing with commercial loans (if your building is more than 4 units, I believe), evaluating the numbers on a complex deal, as well as the legal and psychological aspects of dealing with tenants, all in one fell swoop.

I'd like to know what is it about human psychology that allows many consumers to be excited about buying a new car on payments knowing the fact that 30 minutes after they drive off the lot that car is continuing to plunge in value, their payment remain the same and buy new cars throughout their lives.

So it is very much a psychological thing, thus the importance of “consumer confidence.†It simple terms, an economy is nothing more than money in motion.

The big deposit is more a psychological commitment.There must be some lenders willing to finance these flips, once renovated - will check with my local investor group for ideas.

I feel disillusioned because I have a feeling that all the Robert/Kim Kiyosaki books were not written with intent to sell a story and a lesson, but rather with intent to use psychology to pump the next product.Now that I think about it, this is the path I took:$25 Rich Dad Poor Dad --> Other Rich Dad books from library (free) -> $160 Cashflow 101 -> Free Seminar -> $500 seminarI don't regret taking this path because I've learned a lot and it changed my life.