It's more like a stupid non-data driven emotional decision for a complex social problem.

There are so many emotions and challenges that come with doing your first deal, I can’t see two brand new people pushing each other through as much as someone who’s seasoned pushing a new investor through.

You're rationalizing (see:  emotional decision) this into a good deal.You said there's a rental shortage, and the property should rent right away...but it's been on the market for 30+ days. 

Rarity is the amount of emotion that people get when they see your post.

This is also reason #4896 why hiring a third-party property manager is a good idea; take your emotions out of it and don't make illegal mistakes guided by emotion.

People who want to live in a property will always pay more than an investor because they are emotionally involved in making it their home. 

Never let your emotions dictate why you are doing/not doing things.

It may "feel good" to own properties free-and-clear (and money is emotional, don't let anyone tell you differently), but if that's the only reason you're doing it...BTW, how many "syndicators" have sent you private messages since you posted this?

You are absolutely not going to be prepared for everything by simply reading, but if you can be prepared and more importantly take the emotions of decisions, it will help you immensely.

Falling in love with a property will make you emotional and investors don't make decisions off emotions if they want to actually make money in this business.