Using an agent gives you another set of eyes, an objective person to handle negotiations, someone that knows the law and contracts, and much more.

So trying to keep my mind objective - and not get hasty to close either. 

Are you working with a specialist tax lien/deed Attorney?

So the vast majority of the predictions in the past are proven unreliable. 2- Humans, well educated or not, are prone to confirmation biases which further skew their cognitive objectiveness.

Most will consider that leaving money on the table or an objection.

Let your model be your objective decision maker for you.

No system is perfect, so don't waste your time chasing after the next shiny object.

I set us some objectives and looked at where I could get my target investment returns while taking a reasonable degree of risk.Hope this helps in your reflection.

It's a lot easier to hold onto a property and wait for the right time to sell if it's breaking even (or cash-flowing obviously), than to look objectively at market trends and find the right time to sell when you're paying into the property every month. 

@Pierre E.In situations like yours, it may be best to engage with a medium-size CPA firm that has in-house specialists in multiple areas.