Which trigger her payments to become late (even thou we were not under contract our company held her payments and paid her completely) we  Treated her like she was a client, however clearly in her statement above she was not a client and was still shopping managers.  

Starting out with no credit and no capital, though possible, is extremely difficult.Everything I've said is based on what I've found to be true based on my real word experience.You have nothing to prove to me.  

and the area is extremely desirable, so I went for it. 

If you are in the cashier's-check-only camp, do you find it a nuisance trying to lock up a deal on the weekend when it is extremely difficult for a buyer to get a cashier's check since banks are closed?

What you have done is extremely impressive you should write a book about it.  

Extremely motivated residential real estate development manager and investor.ExperienceI have been in construction and real estate industry since 2000.Low cost housing development management and urban renewal projectsOwn four properties (3 rentals);Developed one propertySelf-financed one property Real Estate Goals (in four year cycles)2015 – 2019 period: Double the rental properties owned to 8 properties by 2019Write an operations manual for the business.  2011 – 2015: Double the properties owned to 4 properties by 2015Increase in property investment knowledge Create proper financial tracking and monitoring.Register a property company or trustGet into a property club and property mentorship.Get SA property advisors and connections.2007 – 2015 period: Have two properties by 4th year (done)Gain knowledge in wealth and propertyCurrently Seeking+ Single-family properties around Pretoria with a positive cashflow. + Create a property investment club to develop in estates.

I've been slow to get started and I realize I now need to get my foot in the door, make some decisions on where I want to start and then pull the trigger!

I would say, don't pull the trigger too quick, but don't be afraid to pull the trigger when the right thing comes along. 

I have looked at a lot of houses just can't pull the trigger.

I had been looking to "pull the trigger" and get my first deal under my belt.