I don't mind putting time and effort into it I just want more time with my kids, I want to be with them on holidays and to put them to bed every night and attend all the sports.

In the holiday season before my departure i took a second job loading UPS trucks from 3-8am then headed the Red Cross until about 6:00pm then drove an hour home.

That's because he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

I just put another building under contract yesterday, One the PAR contract It specifically states that the seller does NOT have the right to the appraisal, (on page 6 of 13).As @Chris K. says (my modified version) "although I'm NOT a lawyer, I did say in a Holiday Inn at one point".

But I think it may be best to wait til after this holiday week

Portfolio lenders typically follow the same (75%-80%) rule and consider the additional income from your properties and perhaps relax on the debt to income ratio and as long as the deal makes sense and generates positive cash flow.  

The problem which was brought to my attention was there is no where for them to hang out and relax as a group while limiting their drive times. 

I definitely need to just relax and figure out the right move.

Assuming all of the above question's answers are a "no", then go enjoy an adult beverage and relax.  

I know all offers were due on Friday but with the holiday I’m curious if any were even made.