They got finality in a situation that was emotionally charged and very bleak.

I know im just getting started and these are the hard knocks is anyone else dealing with these influx of emotions?

We bought at a hot time in the market and we're emotionally invested getting a home before school started for the kids.

Chris I about spit out my coffee and was going to come to protect the honor and integrity of the Clothier family.. but you beat me to it..Will leave it at that.. the two cannot be more polar opposite.. you have best in class and you have an absolute nightmare company that has ruined hundreds of people financially emotionally etc etc.Carry on..  

make sure she isn't going to claim it as an emotional support animal, and if she does have her get proof from a licensed therapist.

Not emotional - just as an investment.

No emotion.

Don't get emotionally attached.Third, assuming you can fill the vacant unit etc - and I've read this a couple of times just to make sure - you're getting a free renovation in the vacant unit?

We see a lot of people coming in with cash or large downs because they have emotional attachment and believe in the stability of the market without much need for the types of cash flow that you're hearing about here on BP.However, you can do better than rent covering PITI in Utah if you develop a plan for sourcing properties.  

First, try to separate emotional attachment from finances for the old home.Financially, assume everything you've put into that home is sunk (gone).