But I guess like a lot of other things we tend to procrastinate on, it's rarely the difficulty of the task that keeps us from executing - it's the emotional/irrational fear of xyz that keeps us from taking the first few steps!

I've let myself get a bit emotionally involved in this one.

Be be sure that his emotional state is not taking over your analysis of the deal.

A lot more emotions are attached to that one and so many unknowns.

Getting in a bidding war based on emotional desire is a losing proposition.

They are suppose to put their feelings and emotions aside, but we all know there are judges that don't. 

However he many not be aware of the cost.I like to think of myself as someone who takes my "emotions" out of buy/sell decisions but if I were in his shoes I think I would not even respond to the offer.Maybe you can look up the prior purchase price to try and get an idea where the seller is with it?

Hello Everyone...Financial matters can be such an emotional decision.

Behavioral economics discuss market inefficiencies caused by inefficient human behavior (mostly emotional).

For those who have worked full time as real estate agents and have transitioned to primarily being an investor yourself, how has your work/life balance changed and your stress/anxiety level?I've been a residential age...