Buying real estate is highly emotional.

I know what it's like being in a real disaster zone where ATMs are down, bank branches are closed and it's cash only for whatever remaining food is at the local convenience mart while you wait for FEMA to show up.If you feel comfortable then that's your decision and I do commend you financial discipline, but at least I got you thinking about it. ;-) BTW - I live right next to Michigan and food storage supplies here are just about the hottest selling item right now because it's canning season and everyone here preps for the potential of serious snow storms.

Give kids focus, discipline, skills that they can springboard off of.Hey, if you are going to travel around the country handling out checks, you could probably get a reality TV show.

But then, of course, you have to deal with lots of highly emotional people.

You likely bought this property on emotion, not on strictly dollars/cents.With this in mind, I spent too much on my house to ever turn it into a profitable investment.

If it is rent ready, I think I'm going to go for it.I will come back here with my thoughts after my daughter's report to ask for help with the offer.I know I shouldn't allow emotion but..I'm so excited!

Never let emotions sway you from being professional at all times.

I hope I attached the screenshot/ picture properly, if not here is the quote: " You can register your dog as an Emotional Support Animal for $65 and it will be illegal for any landlord to refuse rent to you"

I spent a lot of time thinking about what you said, whether or not this business is for me.I tend to be as analytical as possible when making decisions, especially when there is emotion involved. 

And when done right, this is a very rewarding business, financially and emotionally.