I wouldn't buy a rental in an area where I was afraid to go, but it doesn't have to be an area where I would live.

If it's a bad deal for you, don't be afraid to walk away from it like you would a painful conversation you'd rather avoid.Both situations take wisdom and common sense.

I asked myself the same things others ask before doing this - I'm afraid a) that I won't be able to pay the rental mortgage, b) that the house will need more work than I anticipated, c) that I won't be able to rent the house, d) that the eventual tenant won't pay the rent, e) that the tenant destroys the property, etc. etc.I was afraid of all those things, and some did come to pass, briefly.

Sedwick, I'm afraid I just dont trust my marketing skills to get that done.

Dont be afraid to make offers and move on.

I am afraid of what will happen is the market slows down in terms of rentals in my area and me having 2 homes that need to be rented out and vacant.. but fingers crossed that that doesnt happen.

Although I would rather have someone else manage for me now, I am not afraid to take on that duty temporarily to get into a property, or to make the numbers work.

If you are afraid to disclose your assignment fee to them either you do not believe that you are worth what you are really worth, or you are ripping them off.

I'm afraid "Black Sunday" escaped 99% of all Americans.Wasn't it like two weeks ago that Bernanke said Fannie and Freddie were "well capitalized", or something to that effect?

Now that we have a signed contract though, I'm afraid we may have made a mistake which maybe some of you might be able to lead us in the right direction.