Divorces - in my experience - have been really hard to work with and logic is out of the window, however there should be a way to use emotions to get the deal done, although I havent found it yet OR to phrase your words to make them logical however this hasnt worked in my experience. 

It's easy to get emotional or take personal offense when a guest does something that violates your agreement, damages furniture, acts rude, etc.

When people lose money in the stock market .. its like Shoot I lost money.. but the thought of losing money in real estate seems to be a different emotion in most folks and for those that went out and got deeply in debt only to bring in maybe 100 or 200 a month per door..

Its the best way to invest in a rational (non emotional) way.

Just don't listen to thom and do not make decisions that are emotional.  

It appears you’re operating from an emotional need, not a financial evaluation.  

Get home base set up then look to investments.Your 1st home purchase is an emotional experience.

 @Aaron Thivierge Upate: we found a decent deal for at 60% of value, we put offer in that day.seller decided to play games, and we are not playing, They rejected our offer to go fishing.... and multi bid now. our offer was fair, good luck to them,And I am happy she was willing to walk too ;p not emotionally attach.Well, one offer under her belt..... moving on....

That and we felt like we were able to get a pretty great purchase price on the property since we weren't dealing with an emotional owner but rather a very non-emotional bank.

Don't get emotionally attached as the project moves forward.* Subbing out to various subcontractors yourself.