Hey gang,I have a tenant in one of my units that has an ESA (emotional support animal).

@Alvin Sylvain I agree the emotional support animals are B.S. but they are legal and we have to abide by the law.If the animal is an ESA, you are allowed to ask if the person is disabled and what service the animal provides.

As an agent I often times refer to emotional appeal as a large factor on what drives purchase price. 

Investors think in numbers, exit strategies, and long-term plays, while homebuyers think in emotion and monthly payments.What are some of the biggest differences you’ve noticed when working with or transitioning into real estate investing?

Sadly, we lost my mother-in-law to cancer two years ago, and my father-in-law has since realized he no longer wants to live there, though he remains emotionally attached.The home is in its final stages of construction, needing only finish work and a kitchen remodel to be rentable.

"Inflation expectations" is a purely rational and logical way to look at it, but let's consider that bond market buyers/sellers aren't 100% comprised of Vulcans, and that there are highly emotional and irrational individuals among them, as well. 

Luckily 2 got back to us and 1 of them was ready to sell but emotionally was struggling to make the commitment.

I remember working with a friend who inherited his aunt’s home.. he got so caught up in the emotional side of it that he forgot the nuts and bolts..like having a good plan for the renovation budget and timeline.

Here’s what keeps successful house buyers winning (even when deals fall apart):**They don’t get emotionally attached to a deal- A lost deal is not a personal failure.

Sellers have emotions, fears, and motivations—figure out what they need and structure your offer accordingly.4️⃣ YOU’RE FOCUSED ON THE WRONG THINGSIf you’re only thinking about your check, sellers will feel it—and they’ll shut down.Instead of worrying about your assignment fee, focus on solving the seller’s problem.✅ Are they facing foreclosure?