http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#comments Comments from 'Sweeping off the dust' in Creating Wealth Through Real Estate at BiggerPockets.com http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3268 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3268 As you stated, "This decision was also based on the concept that by taking less profit now, we could get our money back out of this home and into others which would yield more income." ----- seems like a lot of investors refuse to yield like you did and end up taking less AND losing out on future opportunities which only compounds their profit loss. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3270 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3270 Will, It is always hard to take the hit. But, this looks like the best decision for your case. You should teach about this concept more. Like stated above, most investors do not understand this concept. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3271 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3271 Appraisals now are such a drag. Get this one done, lock and load for the next one. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3896 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3896 Thanks for your commentys guys. James, you are right, I should add that to my teachings in our "Make me an Investor" program. We do cover a ton of things, and I do touch on the potnetials for loss, but the appraisal issues can be a big hit if you are not prepared. Thanks again for your comment and suggestion. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3910 http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/63/blog_posts/3378-sweeping-off-the-dust#c_3910 Are you planning on Sweeping off the Dust again, Will?