Temporary (adjustable) lally columns that were used to replace the cedar. 

Yes, sometimes I think regret and worry are the two emotions involved in real estate investing. :) We want to keep it forever.

It sounds basic but the reality is that allowing any emotions to control or impact your business decisions will Ultimatly have a negative impact. 

This really is a rollercoaster of emotions.

That would be one way to get a temporary green card and after a few years you can apply for a permanent green card (will still need to be married then)Otherwise, you'll have to find a way to get a visa, which you'll have to apply for from your home country.

Why would they sign a year long lease for a rate that was supossed to be very temporary, forget why they would sign that lease at all given they had no client as we had never signed papers.

My two cents: never get emotionally attached to an investment.

I have a buddy here who likes investing from afar because he says it's less emotional. 

It came onto the market late last year, and I ran some numbers on it to see what my 'walk-away' number was, and I realized I was too emotionally tied to that place, at least for a first investment.

Mathematically you are usually better off consolidating under a single loan, but many people find it more emotionally satisfying to be able to clear out the debts one at a time.