To be successful in any business you have to let go of that fear and jump in with both feet.  

Alternatively, if the bank ( assuming there is a bank) is fine with it, you could negotiate a credit and escrow the funds to be released after you do it yourself.  

I started with a house hack then purchased my own rentals/BRRRRs and now I own a successful 7-figure rental portfolio.

Since it's rare to find a buyer, the agreement expires and you have a willing seller to negotiate a deal with. 

Personally I like keeping my properties that I know are successful and have low maintenance.

Net profit could dip to $20k-$40k, which is tight for this scale of project.Consider adjusting your reno budget or negotiating the purchase price.

Quote from @Renee Everett: Newbie female investor looking to learn more about the BRRR method to create a successful portfolio with my husband. 

Explore off-market deals where competition might be less intense.Don’t get discouraged—success in these markets often comes from building strong connections and thinking creatively about deal sourcing!

Negotiation after negotiation.

@Fabio Cattolicoit's a great question to ask - i think you're thinking about starting investing the right way - but i'd never presume to tell you where to live.i am sure there are many cities in the US where you could be successful.