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

Learn the area, meet other investors at meet-ups and one-on-one conversations, and once you feel more confident, you can make a purchase to live in. 

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.

I’d be happy to chat more about what you're seeing in different markets and what strategies might help you move forward with confidence.

Be ready to explain the benefits and address concerns confidently.

Yeah, that could be a good idea if you're confident you can pay it off quick.

Some days I feel confident and then other days I'm worried about a ton of things like (what if I get ripped off).

There is a ton of fix and flip going on in Brooklyn and I am trying to work my confidence towards that after my first project at a lower price point around 300K somewhere (CT seems like my only option). 

I feel confidant that your knowledge and expertise will bring you much success in your market.  

Confidence comes from preparation.5.Find a mentor.