We're shying away from it a bit with spreads being where they are and also fear the client getting re-traded.

For my investments (roth/taxable) I wrote a simple but effective plan that I worked passively on for a few months, this way when I'm tempted to go with a fad or get caught up in the latest fear/greed cycle I can look back to a plan I made with a cool head.  

Good luck on your journey just only fear take you a step back.

It creates fear of loss with the seller.

The general summary of the books is to overcome the fear and anxiety associated with money and work our way toward being successful business owners and investors.

I wish to get our own title search done as I don't trust theirs .I don't want to send the emd in fear of losing it if title has issues.  

My biggest fear is not the fear of failing or making mistakes but it is the fear not taking action.

Once they got thrown off their gameplan, fear, confusion, anger, and panic set in.

It is time to do it and overcome my fears.  

Since the last oil crisis, Houston has done an outstanding job of diversifying...With high-tech, healthcare, and alternative energies booming, petroleum just doesn't have the effect on us that it did in the past...it's now a smaller piece of the pie that is Houston.Many locals remember the hard times in the '80s, and are fearful that they will return, but when you look at all that the area has to offer (booming industries, affordable housing, great schools, investment opportunities, friendly people, decent winters, etc.) you realize that Houston still has a lot going for it.And even if things were to cool off a bit, that's beneficial to investors, as it means less home ownership and more renters!