No emotions or legal issues like preforeclosures.

When you get caight up in the bidding wars, you normally buy out of emotion and nothing ever good comes out of it.

You seem to be on your way.With Thoughts (definite plans) + Emotion (energy) + Faith (belief in yourself) + Action all things are possible! 

You know the rest of the story.Don't let excitement or any other emotion blind you to the truth.Just sayin'

If it's over the price of what you want to pay, don't get emotionally attached -- just walk away and look for the next deal.

Most of all, don't get emotionally worked up (easier said than done, of course), but pragmatically evaluate your options.

Well, technically it was a "back on market" that I bid 15% below and the seller emotionally gave in to.

Try to keep emotions in check, and stick to the math.  

I would also say to keep looking at it as an investment, many times I see first time investors and they kind of get emotionally tied to a project.  

I️ think my emotions are getting the best of me and I️ would value some words of wisdom.I’m under contract for a 5 unit multifamily in my home town. 4000 sq ft, 1 bed/bath units with covered parking for 4 and an enclosed garage for #5.Monthly rent is $2,550Purchase price 225,000Initial contract was as is but we negotiated to add an inspection contingency.