The only thing that I fear is "the blind leading the blind".

Hopefully you all can help me get over the "fear of getting started" hurdle.

The Mortgage Bankers Association believes that Hispanic borrowers often steer clear of mainstream lenders due to deportation fears and their dependence on cash transactions.

FEAR AND ANXIETY are driving your husbands reluctance to rei.

The one im doing now i stalked for over 3 months and bought it before it even got onto the MLS.that said, to answer your question there is no "typical" profit for me anyway.

Without a plan, investors - especially newbies - are just wasting their time.The what if questions come from lack of information and fear of the unknown.

(starting to talk myself out of the fear) waterbury is a small big city, what i mean it's small in population, but it as alot of big city problems, corruption and the usual crime stuff, but my main cocern is the mill rate there is insane. even in the height of the RE boom property was still 20% cheper b/c of the taxes.if you have a deal just make sure the taxes are acurate. there is definite money making deals in waterbury for the seasoned investor, i'm just trying to stay alittle closer to the house. if you give me an adress and i truly know the area i'll give my honest opion of the area. and some where on this board theres a link to money mag. 10 best places to buy bridgeport ct was on the list, same type of city but closer to nyc fairfield county. hope this helps good luck..

I am over my fears and am in the process of buying the second of I hope many rent houses.

Sounds like you've got a bit of fear that you're dealing with.

I can empathize: our situation is 180' to yours, and I'm having fears, too.