Running numbers, networking, and talking to local investors will boost your confidence when it’s time to pull the trigger.

.- Hold for a bit and 1031 into something else but am fairly confident there is not much appreciation to come on this property.

Do not engage with those clowns.

I have read the book on long distance investing and still am not too confident to get started.

Thus, my main goal joining this forum is to try to gain confidence in the decision to get into real estate investment and better understand the risks that I may not be considering due to my lack of experience in the field.

The process seems daunting and overwhelming, and I am not confident I will put the time in to talk to sources, analyze, and find properties for investing purposes. 

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

Confidence BoostWhen you have a coach in your corner, it can significantly boost your confidence.

Are there many REITs that currently regularly engage in this type of feeder based structuring for a investors?

That's why it's important to be confident in your team so you feel like everyone is working together towards a common goal (good investment for you, agent gets paid for their support).