There is also an emotional side to owning a rental that landlords are subjected to.

There has been a lot of emotional damage to both sides. 

Look at the capital call the same way and take your emotions out of it. 

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

Then you can make the appropriate moves when the wind is more at your back and there is less emotional involvement in your decision making. 

Having a strong understanding of your "walk away" price (maximum you're willing to pay) gives you leverage and prevents emotional decisions. 

Bid to serve yourself, not serve your emotion.3) Develop your own thesis, stop asking others.

This has affected me on an emotional level far deeper than it has economically. 

Since you've stayed there and the lot is open, I see the lure, but any time I see something like this - "This is a pure emotional type of investment and I want to honor it."

.: Emotionally..... pay off your primary.Financially..... use the $$ to buy assets that make you $$...hands down a smarter use of your capital Especially if your interest rate is well below what the current rates have been.