Get rid of your fear

Seven months ago I, while in graduate school, I was approached by a friend who was excited to get started in Real Estate Investing.  This friend of mine was a former business owner local restaurants in town so I was intrigued.  We meet a few times and discussed syndication.  At the time I had no idea what it was, what it meant, and how to do it.  He informed me of a site called BiggerPockets and told me to check it out.  I did.  Read about syndication, got scared and quit for a few months.

Up until a few months ago I decided to try this thing again, but by educating myself on the different strategies I can employ to be successful.  Oh boy! There is a lot to this thing.  Fortunately I was able to link up with a successful local investor and form a local Real Estate Investing Group in good old Amarillo, Texas.  I meet with lenders, prowled the MLS, drove for dollars, made a business plan.  I was flying high.  I even picked up a second job, not for long though, to try to save up for a decent 20 percent down payment on a single family residence.  Then the unthinkable happened.

I hit a brick wall.  Got depressed and here I am.  After reevaluating the problem I think it boils down to one thing...Fear!  I thought I was taking actionable steps to accomplish my goals, but I was unconsciously sabotaging myself.  I was afraid of failing.  Using excuses, such as, I don't have the money to send letters or I don't have a down payment for a conventional loan.  Enough is Enough!  It's time to fess up and GET REAL!!!