The good thing about this business is that the sale has no contingencies, no underwriter to turn it down, no banks, no need for appraisals no fear of cancellation.I was also burned out, but the auction business helped me to overcome that condition.Charles

You must be ready to perform because the deals with a great ROI are available, If you have been burned it's because you didn't know what you were doing or did not have a good set of eyes advising you to make the right move.

When my tenant burns the place down I'd rather have options other than "I got 50k and a empty lot." 

I've attended several, and IMO it would be easy to get burned if you don't know what you're doing.   1)  Generally, all subordinate liens get wiped out at auction.    

So I think I will need to be someone who is involved selling properties or along that side of the business.While in my current home I do feel we didn't get burned but also didn't get a great deal.

The house burned down and the next door neighbor called complaining the fire damaged his vehicle.

Don't skimp on either if you can help it, they will keep your pockets fat and out of trouble!  

I have a burning desire to achieve my goals and know i can be successful in this business 

I'm wondering if the duplex use is now grandfathered which would go away if the building burned down.

Also, I am just burn out with dealing with tenants issues.