Hi Jake, nice to meet youDefinitely exciting and scary when you're getting involved in real estate always make sure that you remember when you own real estate it's based on facts figures and data not on personal preference and emotions always make sure that when you are looking at a deal you are looking at it based on your goals and your strategy and not based on opinions and gut feelingsThere's a lot of great information here on BiggerPockets in a lot of great people that can help you out good luck happy investing

Keep looking and run the numbers to keep from making an emotional decision.My first one took 2 years to find the perfect property.Be patient.

Don't let your emotions make you lose $150k.

Buyer and Seller markets are more residential and based on emotion. 

I think we are all emotionally vested following you.I have been reading this for 4 yrs myself ;)

I don’t want to have any emotional connections tied to any investment.

No emotion.

.), tax strategies, and international diversification strategies is a bonus.The main reason I'm looking for an advisor at this time is to help make managing my money a scientific process rather than an emotional one. 

She was not emotionally or practically prepared for living on her own. 

Investors will always pay less and not get emotionally involved.