That man has sacrificed more than I can imagine in my upbringing and as a result has zero retirement funds. 40+ years of night work has taken a toll on his body and it pains me to know he can't afford to retire.

Real estate is a LONG PLAY, you'll naturally go faster as you get better but rushing in the beginning (before you've even done your first deal) is the cause of pain for most fallen investors. rentals are a long game, treat them as such. 

@August Olgren - a sale deadline is a pretty common sales strategy based on psychological pressures. 

It took a week or more to get through my mortgage so I feel your pain. 

It's a pain but at least the apartment will be empty. 

Well I'm not sure how long distance that you are willing to go but here in south central Pa in cities like Reading and York.

If you just take the title policy, you'll need to get a hold harmless letter at your closing from the current title company, which can be a pain in the butt unless you use the same title company.

You could easily listen to some of these driving in your car.Building will tie up a lot of your cash and not only that inspectors can be a real pain as well as dealing with the city that approves everything. 

It was such a pain!

I understand your pain!