Tenant's security deposit to be transferred at close.Option 2: Closing pushed back until tenants are out.The seller was "emotional" that he did not read that clause in our offer regarding tenant removal and wanted to us to meet at a coffee shop or elsewhere to "hash it out" because he was "tired of the back and forth".

So I'd only go the 1031 exchange route if I knew I'll have the emotional strength not to make poor decisions when the clock is winding down and just accept that I'll pay the taxes and still be able to get a good investment property. 

They got finality in a situation that was emotionally charged and very bleak.

This is not worth your time, money, & emotional well-being!

We see a lot of people coming in with cash or large downs because they have emotional attachment and believe in the stability of the market without much need for the types of cash flow that you're hearing about here on BP.However, you can do better than rent covering PITI in Utah if you develop a plan for sourcing properties.  

First, try to separate emotional attachment from finances for the old home.Financially, assume everything you've put into that home is sunk (gone).  

It could be a costly mistake both emotionally and financially.

This is a financial & emotional decision and I have no ability to comment on this.• It is a good time to buy?

Staging doesn't only help people envision their furniture and how their stuff would fit in, but it creates an emotion of warmth and home.

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