Even if you buy the right property, managing the rental and tenants can literally destroy your finances, sanity, health, family life, etc.Keep educating yourself and keep trying!

Some of my most successful clients have done exactly as you described they had a JOB with a REIT or developer and learned their craft before launching out.Trying to get this type of education paying  companies that just sell short term training is very hit and miss. 

Asking for their ID and educating myself on how to tell a real from a fake saved me a lot of time and prevented other people from getting scammed.

She did this partially because she thought I could benefit from the financial education (which I did, even though I disagreed with some of it), but mainly because she knew that it would force us to talk about money in ways that most people never do.

Increasing income could entail anything from changing jobs for better pay, becoming more proficient or expert and valuable in whatever you do to earn a living, to changing careers and or acquiring more skills and knowledge through education.  

Everything else was "hand holding", consulting, education, and mentoring.

I also feel I have the kind of experience/education to ensure a successful experience for all involved. 

I've spoken to several lenders, all of whom have been very helpful in educating me a bit, as someone new to this, and have been eager to work with me to get this done.

Hi Margarita-Great question.There are many mental blocks and friction points to buying your first property.First off, just buying property outside of a first or second home to use is not done by most people and buying your first home is a major purchase for most people.That means the people in our immediate sphere of influence are not thinking about buying investment property, they see it as risky and out of a sense of protecting you or themselves encourage you not to do it.I remember having the same mental blocks and fears you probably do thinking about buying your first property or first investment property.The most critical thing to overcoming these mental blocks is self education and surrounding yourself with the best team of people to help you.An investor friendly Realtor who can refer you to an investor friendly lender, title company or closing office, property inspector, property manager, and insurance agent.Real estate is relational and having the best team will keep you out of the weeds.To Your Success!

Educate Yourself Continuously3.