I have a friend who should be investing, wants too, but is afraid

[Matt Honeyford]

I have a friend who I feel has all of the skills needed to get into real estate investing. This friend and I are constantly discussing properties that are on the market and driving around to look at them. They have the basic skills needed to turn over a property, they've done kitchens and bathrooms, refinished their floors and updated their bathroom. They are also, I think, in a pretty good financial position with a good job. 

I've always felt that real estate investing isn't a risk. The real risk is being dependent on a W2 job. Any words of wisdom for helping me, help them?