It's a small world and I've definitely put myself into uncomfortable positions before. 

Then read two books about that niche.From there, learn as much as necessary to make you feel uncomfortable but alert about financing.

I have friends who laugh every time I talk about real estate and it is very uncomfortable for me too, so I try to talk more about things that would relate to them.

But were uncomfortable with the idea of their landlady also being their real estate agent and chose someone else to be their agent. 

Find a mentor you can bring value to.Write a business and marketing plan and be consistent.Get comfortable being uncomfortable and getting rejected.Utilize your sphere of influence.Leverage technology and automation.If you want to be a successful agent you must TAKE ACTION!

If anyone is uncomfortable with the platform, then simply contact directly. 

I am going to get routinely screwed on the move-out as it is.

Living with little margin is an uncomfortable place.

If you are able to thoroughly screen tenants, routinely inspect the property, you should be fine.

- In-law suite (with small den room) vs. 2 separate beds sharing one bath- What's the max number of separate tenants you recommend in a SFR (car parking issues, daily life routines etc.)