I Almost Gave Up Real Estate Investing

[Michael Carbonare]

I almost gave up on real estate investing before I even started.
When I first considered investing in real estate, I was drowning in paralysis of analysis. I spent months, no, years, reading books, buying No Money Down cassettes, (Carleton Sheets, anyone?), attending "free" nothing down seminars, (Tom Vu?? 😄), and second-guessing every potential deal. Sound familiar?
The truth is, most new, aspiring investors don’t fail because of a lack of information—they fail because they don’t take action. Your goal is to move from hesitation to execution faster than I did.
If you’ve been stuck on the sidelines, overanalyzing and waiting for the "perfect" deal, here’s my best advice:
✅ Stop chasing the perfect deal. There’s no such thing.
✅ Find a mentor or accountability partner. An investment in education is an investment in yourself. It will be the best investment you ever made. Guidance cuts your learning curve.
✅ Take one small action today. Whether it’s making an offer or calling a seller—momentum matters.
What’s holding you back from your first deal? Drop it in the comments.