Maybe it is common practice or related to a big city cutthroat mentality.

This might be scarcity mentality also, but I'm not sure how much longer the high CAP-rate inventory out there in Indy will be lasting for someone like me.

@Bao NguyenI think i may have taken it mentally a few more steps than you envisioned.

In the Army aviation world it is kind of "eat the young" mentality and the new guy sometimes gets pushed aside and has to claw a bit for knowledge and a seat at the table.

I am done with the stress, the hours, the traffic, the idiots I work with, the billion dollar corporate mentality, etc.  

Is this the general mentality?  

- You also need to do a thorough self evaluation - both financial and mental - to figure out what type of real estate investment fits your financial profile, risk tolerance level, and skillset

The 1%ers  appreciate the mental obstacles insulating them from greater competition.  

In other words, with the right mentality and a just a little bit of book learning, anyone should be able to do well in this business.

I've done all the mental gymnastics I can on this property, and it looks like walking away is the only choice.