True, don't dazzle them, just show the money and the benefits, meet the needs and overcome objections.

Can the rents overcome the additional taxes and risk?  

We have been able to overcome that challenge in cases of a strong personal balance sheet, a property being local to owner as well as a professional third-party management.

As a result, investors might find themselves stuck in a cycle of over-analysis.To overcome analysis paralysis, I advise real estate investors to take several steps: Set Clear Criteria: Define specific investment criteria and goals.

Are there any road blocks or stumbling blocks to overcome? 

Unless you have a ton of cash on hand, your first obstacle to overcome as a new investor is how to get cash to invest in future bigger deals.

The common answer I have seen is to network in the community but that still leaves a lot of question like how to source General Contractors, Management Companies and Agents you can trust for a long stretch of time.I am seeking advice from those who have successfully overcome this hurdle with possible actionable items for me to move forward on this journey!

I don't have much experience with that, but when they go to do the appraisal or the termite inspection (which are both normally required on a conventional loan) then they are probably going to cite the lack of normal amenities and I would hypothesize that it will throw up red flags for the lender.Either way I think your investor buyer pool is drastically decreased for financing issues and even moreso because of the level of work required as Charles described.As for the vision of normal homeowners, I do think that some type of software could help overcome that gap, but I think you are looking at a much more time intensive sales and marketing strategy, then.

In Virginia and Pennsylvania, there are often great events happening—check out local real estate investment groups or online platforms like Meetup.com to find gatherings in your area.About overcoming the fear of your first flip, it's completely natural to feel that way.

What challenges have you faced, and how have you overcome them?