I think my lowest moment as a landlord was on my first rental when opened the fridge after the tenants broke the lease and the power was off.

My biggest concern at the moment, tax right offs, for my individual return.

The moment a title company says they dont know anything about assigning a contract, I never call them again.

If it were me... after milking them for everything they'll give you, call them back and inform them that you are the owner and that the guy who has the property under contract has a non-assignable contract and that they are being jerked around.If nothing else, it may be a 'teachable moment' for the poor slob in the middle desperate to make a buck.

How soon will it fade away and loose the shine?

I won't get into details, but the "micro" decisions you make, moment to moment, will be different (even if only slightly) when you lead and live from fear.

So the moment you don't disclose all information relating to other prospective sales or the value of the property, you open yourself up for scrutiny.

I prefer the US market for investing at the moment, then again I prefer cash flow to potential capital gains.

At the moment I am not concerned with selling back the property.

Maybe there is someone you've encountered that impressed you-even if they aren't on your team at the moment that doesn't mean they can't be!