, etc...not to mention they give me the willies.Funny how emotions can change so quick in this.

Another lesson is to differentiate human emotions with business.Thanks again,Gash

"Home" conveys emotional attachment.

If you try to handle it you will spend more time and money and you will burn yourself out emotionally .

Emotional control takes a fundamental mind shift.

It could be a costly mistake both emotionally and financially.

Joelsome agents are very emotionally tied to their listings.

In that case, I will first advise you to remove the "I REALLY want this house" emotion from your decision.

New carpet, lawn installation and maintenance, updated lighting fixtures, paint, or maybe even a patio or deck installed are well within my skills if I have the time to do it (which, living in the place, I certainly would).I've got a friend who will be going to med school down there who I plan to live with, so when you factor in $800 or so in rent from him, PITI will come close to what I would be paying to rent a place anyway.Assuming thus far that this sounds like an intelligent plan (and if not, I'm all ears), here is an example of the type of place I would look for:http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5372-Barstow-St_San-Diego_CA_92117_M20640-37129Basically, it looks like it would be a really nice home if the interior was cleaned up, a green lawn installed in the front and back yards, and on top of it all, it's a place that I would like to live in while I'm fixing it (unlike my rental properties, this is one aspect where emotion will factor into the decision).Also, what is your opinion on properties with a pool?

I also agree that 7,000 is a very strong mental/emotional barrier to break through.