Commercial lenders are going to take experience into account, so don't be afraid to do a smaller deal to get your feet wet as that will still help with lending and credibility for private money.

If you are looking to grow and get into REI in a big way, aren't afraid of a bit of risk, want to be actively involved and don't mind getting your hands dirty, I would encourage you to buy multi-families in C/D areas. 

She is wanting to close quickly on the deal, and I'm just afraid of making her an offer and then not being able to find a buyer for the property before she has to pay for the funeral.

I just do not want to be one of those people who never do the first deal because they are afraid or think they are not ready.

It's really that simple and not something to be afraid of. 

Give the old "If it gets too rough don't be afraid to ask them to keep it down, they really are good people, just talk to them...

., but I can't see inside the place, what it looks like, what the renovation quality is like, etc.I'm a bit afraid of just committing to a purchase without seeing it myself, and from what I understand many of these turnkey units sell immediately after being listed, so timing is sort of important.Initially, I thought I'd ask my family who lives in the area to go check the places out for me, then make a purchasing decision, do inspections, etc.

Never be afraid to ask.

Don't be afraid to negotiate!

And i am afraid mine wont be rented aswell.