I have received a lot of feedback from travel healthcare workers who say "It is terrifying to send a deposit (+1 month rent sometimes) to a stranger to hold space when it could be a scam".

Identifying a d purchasing properties that are undervalued due to under market rents caused by owners with a lower purchase basis that are terrified of losing tenants and raising rents, will definitely provide you with immediate upside appreciation when adjusting rents to market rates as well as covering all your holding costs and a cash flow reward every month. 

I was a total rookie, just bought my first duplex and was terrified.. 

I was terrified at closing that this would be a huge mistake!

The thought of negative cash flow is terrifying, buying a property with negative cash flow feels like an anchor on your financial life that wants to drag you down.

If they pay by check keep a copy in your file so you know where they bank.Utah allows small claims cases up to $11,000 so there is little reason to pay an attorney unless you're terrified of appearing in court and think you'll panic. 

I will say, all of my insurance rates have gone up significantly and I'm terrified for next year.  

This became the law in Colorado recently, and as terrifying as it is, you need to cast a wide net in your situation. 

Terrifying really.

@Scott Trench thank you for your response on this post, I think it provides a lot of great points.I grew up in California and there is a lot I love about the state but I'm terrified to own real estate there.