I filed a complaint with the Colorado attorney general for fraud to, hopefully, place a temporary hold on any foreclosure proceedings while figure it out. 

Ask the seller for help with time or structure ( keep in mind. seller , brokers are also looking for a close rather than spend the emotional energy going over the process from scratch)If the seller wants this to close, two options:• extend the contract 30–45 days• allow a small seller carry so you can fill the gap on a bridge loanSometimes a small seller note (even 5–10%) makes a tough deal workable.4.

Landlord always signs last and Don't sign until you have collected all pre-move in funds due (in cash or a cashiers check on a local bank.)Emotional support animals are a mine field.

Quote from @Drew Sygit: Quote from @Samuel Shemtov: Quote from @Drew Sygit: @Samuel Shemtov there are several reasons:1) Over 95% of agents have no idea how to work with investors.They are trained and used to dealing with owner-occupied transactions.These are emotionally-based sales, not analytical sales like investors should be doing.BTW: be careful of agents claiming to be "investor-friendly"!

Instead of reacting emotionally, I stayed professional.

Saying that I think you've reached that stage where it's probably time to try something different and put the emotional ties to one side if they're getting in the way. 

Here’s the Psychology Behind Your 3 Options✔ Option 1: Sell the duplex lot + 1031 into a newer duplexThis is the emotionally “safe” route.Fast, predictable, familiar.

You’re weighing two very different investment paths — and the fact that you’re thinking through the trade-offs (not just the price) already puts you ahead of most first-time Phoenix investors.Here’s the truth: both of these properties can work…but only one protects you financially AND emotionally as a landlord.Let’s break it down in a way that brings total clarity. 1.

It feels violating and is incredibly disrespectful - to acknowledge the potential emotional impact. 

Volume of analysis goes up, emotions stay out, reserves stay healthy, and I move fast when numbers clear my ranges.