I feel like is time to put the fear to the side and get out in the field and from behind the books.

Whatever field you are working in, tell yourself, “I am where I am because I am choosing to be here.”  

I've never managed books for any kind of investor, but I'm a quick learner and excited by the possibility of getting my feet wet in the field of investing. 

Hi Joyce,Welcome to BP and should you ever have any questions in my field or in general reach out I enjoy helping and talking REI!

Reach out to @Dmitriy Fomichenko who is the expert in this field. 

But you are all missing the point in Here .. you are not paying just for the Education/ Information you are paying is not just for the education (Even if all their instructors are Accredited Investors/ Practitioners , and they are making the money in the same field that they are teaching  **** Google any of the names in the list and you will find successful business owners, lawyers, CPA, Financial Advisors , ) is for the communities (more the 40 + communities deal all over US) .

I've recently starting exploring the world of real estate investing and I'm eager to connect with like-minded individuals who can help me learn and grow in the field. 

This field offers incredible opportunities for growth and learning, and it's great that you're eager to master it.

If you are interested in seeing what area is covered by the camera, I can send you a photo demonstrating the field of view." 

I’m excited to announce that BiggerPockets has acquired Left Field Investors (LFI) and, with this acquisition, we’re launching a groundbreaking new platform for passive investors: PassivePockets.The passive investing space has seen tremendous growth over the past few years, but it’s also faced challenges—shifting markets, questionable influencers/syndicators, and a lack of transparency between GP and LP.