After that, you'll be much more comfortable and have the confidence to take action when you find a good deal.

I'm very excited about both of those projects as it shows the government is investing heavily into the area and it gives me confidence that they will have the violence under control.On that note, the architecture down there is blowing my mind!

This would give some confidence that the property that you spend time and money vetting actually will be auctioned off. 

I definitely recommend that you seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional so that you are confident in the quality of the work performed and the deliverables produced.

Given your stage of life, this could be challenging but worthwhile if you’re confident in handling the stretch.Sell, and reinvest in cash-flow rentals: Using part of the equity to generate cash flow with out-of-state rentals could create a retirement income stream now while still capturing SoCal appreciation.

Meetups are the best confidence supplement to books and podcasts in the world.

I joined Bigger Pockets in the hopes to connect with like minded individuals who would like to mentor and or just overall help one another so that everyone can be confident and achieve the best possible outcome as we embark on this Journey of investing. 

I definitely recommend that you seek out a Certified Cost Segregation Professional so that you are confident in the quality of the work performed and the deliverables produced.

The more you learn about properties and market dynamics, the more confident you'll feel when it's time to make your move.

Surround yourself with supportive people to build confidence and success in the industry.Good Luck!