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Holly Baldwin non-performing rental
9 August 2013 | 11 replies
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.
Mark S. Two 4-Plexes
15 May 2014 | 33 replies
Never let emotions sway you from being professional at all times.
Andrea M. Emotional Support Animal?
27 April 2014 | 6 replies
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"
Nicholas DeLouisa Jr Is anyone else terrified?
31 July 2014 | 22 replies
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. 
J. Martin GET RICH! (or die trying?!) SHORT TERM FURNISHED RENTALS - A discussion
9 December 2017 | 92 replies
And when done right, this is a very rewarding business, financially and emotionally.
Joel A. Where do you park your money? In replace of a savings account.
22 June 2016 | 66 replies
You must be very disciplined and in a positive cash flow situation for any accelerator to work properly.
Soha Jaroudi What is required of me if I do become a Real Estate Agent?
14 May 2015 | 6 replies
Being disciplined in lead generation and then follow up are the keys.  
Raquel Baranow Tenant painted room, I'm scared, sad, what to do?!
13 November 2015 | 83 replies
You should never have an emotional connection to your units,  every decision you make should be a cold hard business decision.  
Travis D. Richard Roop Ponzi
14 February 2022 | 26 replies
That is an emotional decision where what you lose might not outweigh the perceived gain. ( For example you get so fixated on getting back at someone for being wronged that you lose focus of your investment goals and opportunities that are out there in the marketplace).If it's something where you can set it and forget it and one day you see some money back that is different then constantly being stressed out in life and having to constantly pursue something to ever see if money was recovered.
Austin Bathel Renters painted the property without permission.
19 May 2016 | 9 replies
I might suggest looking at it from a business perspective and removing the emotions that come with it.