Keeping emotions in check is the key for success here.

I have to agree, every member of the team is really important.I do feel the most important person is a real estate agent that is willing and able to work with you as an investor.It takes a different kind of skill set to deal with investors.Most agents are used to selling based on getting the client emotionally attached to a property and are willing to stretch and compromise.Investors care about the numbers, location, how it fits in their portfolio, how quick they can view, etc...Plus investors are on the hunt for deals, so it is sort of an open relationship.Michael P Currie

But, I'm concerned about that much work, which means that much risk and money I need to find, may be being clouded by the idea of convenience.So, my question is: Does anyone here have benchmarks or flags when they say, "I'm to going to much on emotion and making to many trade offs."?

I am sure they have penciled whipped it ...but then again real estate is unique and does not always follow formulas you have emotion come to play as well.  

I'm good either way now, but if it would be an opportunity that the emotionally-secure agent would appreciate, I would want to give that to a friend. 

eg. if rent is $1,000 the increase must be $84 or more.If both questions are a yes then the rent increases to no more than the above average rental comps.This takes the emotion out of the decision making and is more than fair to both parties.

The most impressive thing I found about this research- Researchers considered three key dimensions: 1) emotional and physical well-being 2) income & employment3) community & environment.

Emotionally I disappointed because I really liked the place, but as an investor I'm proud of myself for remaining disciplined.  

I could wait until November ( which is the month my husband will have 2 years in his position) and refinance then.I guess after writing all this, I should put my emotions aside and just sell the property.Thanks again to all of you for your input! 

Emotions play a big role in investing!