I'm very honored and appreciative that he took the chance in me, especially because neither of us ever flipped a property before.One of my contractors left my 1st flip's patio door open over the winter and the condo's pipe burst, flooded out the 2 units below, I was terrified of how much damage it caused, I brought the neighbor below flowers on three occasions as a way of apologizing, then asked if I could buy her unit, I acquired it, so I was working on two flips at the same time - which was a managing/learning experience, now I know I can do this constantly.Thus, 2015 is the beginning of my investing experience, at 31 years old, I'm here to learn more from you (members @ bigger pockets), to read and educate myself, to be like you, and to one day, give back and advise others.I recently paid off my student debt, I have been miserable trying to accelerate that worthless debt's payoff, I have so many friends with 50-150k in student debt, it's NOT an asset, it doesn't create security.

People like that can make terrifying choices.

@William Byrd-The jet is fantastic, the takeoffs and landings are nothing short of both terrifying and impressive. 

When I started in real estate, I was terrified to talk to anybody.

I am terrified of renovations bc I don't have a hard money lender and have limited funds closer to 60k to start.

Edit:  I know you've gone on rampages about people not posting their lic here. 

the 'best way' is a loaded question, the least terrifying way might be to buy a duplex and live in one side while renting the other.Your first deal probably isn't the best time to be initiated into the world of hard money lending ... and if you live in your investment, you are eligible for that sweet, sweet, owner occupied FHA financing.

Yea that looks terrifying for a tenant.If you pare down that and still aren’t getting applications then it’s too expensive.I just put we run credit and background check on my listings.

I’ve never actually done anything in real estate, she would be willing to invest with me but I would be terrified to lose her money.

The most terrifying words in the English Language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.