I also had more confidence, more resources in terms of private lenders who were willing to lend to me because I now had a track record, and good contractors.By running my own marketing, I had access to a lot more opportunities and was able to start supplementing the cost of my acquisitions through wholesaling and the occassional flip which in turn expanded my network.

In their minds, they probably think there is something wrong with it, and gives them confidence to negotiate a lower price. 

Basically this is the first time I felt confident enough in a program to take the leap and go for it. 

That, combined with a couple other factors, has me confident that it will get the top rent in the area for any multifamily unit!

Underwriters want to see that the property is in an area that will support the valuation of the property with numerous comps so they can have confidence in the appraisal.

@Ryan Kline You either have a balance sheet we all envy or you are an individual who has no confidence in their ability to be a good real estate operator.

I'm on a mission to help clients navigate the journey of buying or selling their homes with confidence and joy.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, I can’t wait to exchange ideas, tips, and success stories.

I'd just request the PMI removal, you'll likely have to pay for the appraisal, but if you're confident the value is where it needs to be, great. 

What signs or knowledge can help someone feel confident at the very beginning?

Lets say that their coaching was for a year and it cost them $10,000 and the average student bought 2 homes in the year and gained an increase in equity by $80,000 and they felt that they were confident in finding and purchasing good deals after the year was over.