The idea of a bunch of top bank execs sitting in a boardroom discussing policy, and making their decision out of fear of backlash from a handful of people in a Facebook group or a theoretical future blurb in the news, is ridiculous. 

They could be afraid that you do not understand the community and soon as you step foot in, you tremble in fear and back out.

1) cannot qualify for traditional financing2) fears appraisal will come in low3) fears buyer will back out so reduces contingency optionsnote for cash purchase I expect a significant discount.  

Feeling uncomfortable with sellers stems from some kind of fear. 

While real estate investments come with their own risks, it may be one of the best options for those looking for a safe haven against fears of socialism.

There will always be a level of fear of failure and you will most likely experience some, mitigating that with diligence will keep you in a healthy state of paranoia.

At this point I was fearing for my property as it was actively being damaged.

Fears/risks: the underwriting projection seems too good which likely means very aggressive.  

Beyond experience, make sure they align with your vision for scaling and financial independence.Finally, don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back.

Your investment properties are in jeopardy.People constantly create these fear-mongering hypotheticals: "What if you fall asleep at the wheel of a bulldozer and run over a family of sixteen watching Home Alone 3 in their den?"