Annie’s theories on “thinking in bets” are designed to help others navigate a world where we can’t be certain of an outcome, but still come out on top over time.This is an absolute can’t-miss episode for those looking for strategies to overcome apprehension, fear, or uncertainty.

So my questions are: What are some first steps to overcoming the uncertainty and actually making my first deal happen?

For those who own on the islands, what pitfalls have you encountered and how did you overcome them?

In order to overcome the problem, the Turnkey Company would do well to, at a minimum, invest in having a 24 hr number where someone knowledgeable, actually picks up the phone by the third ring and can answer questions and deal with problems. 

If you can pay a realtor in the area to show your property for a couple hundred bucks if you've done your background checks, marketing, screening, etc. yourself, then all that lacks is the personal touch which you can overcome with a good team.I haven't decided if I am comfortable enough to do this yet myself... but I am curious what other advice you get!

As such, many have separated the electrical, but kept the original water and gas service.We've overcome this in several ways to end up with strong numbers, but they've all involved charging above-market rents.By the room leases—A 2b/1b apartment that could get $900 to a family is rented at $600/rm to students.Furnished apartments—People understand they're paying above market rent for an all-in place to stay. 

Historically anything in my life that has been worth a damn has had its fair share of obstacles to overcome.

That method involves the most risk as you have to have the market move in your direction, you then have to overcome the negative cash flow while holding and you have to overcome the cost to buy and sell the property.  

I got my feet wet on the forums here a few years back, but realized I had some big hurdles to overcome (i.e. get my financial house in order) before I could "get started".

It's been helpful for me to remember that there is no such thing as a dumb question, and as you come across obstacles in search of your first deal there is usually a strategy to overcome them.