-Gordon Moss and his book, "Performance Anxiety" (great book with one of the all time best titles . . . but I got quite a few stares while reading at lunch).

This is one of those things that's hard not to have anxiety about.

At this early stage (not even begun yet) I want to avoid the pressure/anxiety of having to worry about making any type of rental payments if my LO tenant buyer can't pay.

ESA is for people with mental illness (anxiety, depression, etc). 

Unfortunately, sourcing these opportunities is tough because they probably never hit Loopnet/MLS and would require lots of active investment in relationship building in specific markets.ConclusionThe risk profile and projected returns of these large syndication deals makes them the most attractive option for a newbie investor in my position.Add in a potential looming economic downturn and uncertainty of where we are in the current real estate market cycle and that only increases my anxiety as a newbie investor trying to get into the market.

I just want to get over the anxiety way before I get ready to make a deal and I want to know is there talking a agent down on price or is that only the owner.

I grew up with money anxiety and bad habits from my family.

Once your used to the no’s the anxiety you get when facing an obstacle becomes so much more manageable.

Comparing yourself too much with others or norms overall probably leads to unnecessary anxiety. 

I sense some quiet desperation / anxiety in your posts - so go for it in the Spring when market makes it annual upturn in activity.