Las Vegas FundamentalsUnlike financial markets (which are largely driven by emotions), real estate prices and rents are driven by supply and demand.

It's more expensive up front but ultimately it's a B2B model, which means less emotions.

Don't let emotion play a role. 

The link you provided is a pretty thorough discussion of the financial and emotional cost of paying down the debt early vs investing excess cash elsewhere.I will say that as someone that is still in the accumulation and wealth building phase, I aggressively invest and expect, through the combination of hard work, opportunity, and knowledge that I am trying to expose myself to that I can achieve substantially greater than 5-10% returns over the next decade.

- Buying the property at a higher percentage that doesn't leave room for error- Buying based off emotion (fall in love with numbers not houses!)

I do this because I am trying to keep a decent relationship with the tenant to make things easier/less dramatic/emotional.

Diversification remains a crucial strategy for mitigating risk and navigating the market's uncertainties.Psychological factors that influence our investment decisionsInvesting in the financial markets is a world where numbers and emotions converge, and both play a significant role in shaping our investment decisions.

You’re calling out of the blue and asking if they’re selling the place they call “home”, a safe space full of love and strong emotions. 

Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as every day you are a new tradesman.

Tenant-proof it.Imagine kids running loose and what they would damage.Also, try to distance yourself emotionally from it.