I'm afraid the state willcontinue to get worse for business and taxes, while FL is getting better. 

I’m afraid the recession is going to impact blue collar jobs and what that ultimately will mean for me is evictions.A pretty rough start for a new investor.

Don't be afraid to negotiate!

With that, never be afraid to ask questions - reach out to individuals, continue to post on the forums, attend meetups, etc.You seem to already have a plan laid out for yourself, so continue to build on that, and keep working hard.

I'm afraid the access will be a problem subdividing as we sit on a cul de sac as opposed to a street.

You will not get anything with a positive cash flow since most of the landlords who are selling now did not keep pace with the market rents over the last few years.if you can break even with the current performance of the asset, you can achieve market rent in the next couple of years by tenant turnover, Dont be afraid of tenant turn, you will improve the interiors and get better rents.you just have to be patient in CA but rewards are there in a couple of years

Don't be afraid to only do a partial exchange. 

Don't be afraid to spend more if you can see a path to additional revenue and profit. 

I had one person who didn't want to spend money because they are afraid i wont pick them as the choice.

However, I am afraid of putting the church into a nonprofit for fear of loosing the building if the nonprofit dissolves.