Rather they don't have the necessary resources to move, be it mental, emotional or physical resources.

Regardless of how much the agent spends or time he devotes to his business, off-market lead sources are worth money.If the agent has real sellers with properties that you want, don't waste time or mental energy on his commission.  

In what business model does it make financial sense to accept the victim mentality?

On the same note, avoid decision paralysis, get your feet wet on something you can easily handle - mentally, physically, and fiscally, and things should go your way.

I'm fine with that just trying to mentally prepare for everything.

It expanded my mind at a young age and instilled the mentality of, "if they can get it, I can too".

They will provide 90-100% of the money, I would do all of the work - I currently have a flip and two rental propertiesRather than be a debt partner, my friend is interested in equity splits - he's an entrepreneur with a high risk high reward mentality and has prior real estate experience in the development nicheWhere would we be best positioned with this dynamic?

I would most likely want to market to APSU Grad Students/Faculty as my first choice. 

I hope to get "over" that mental hump soon I know Im missing out and growing the business faster.

These books changed my mentality and then my life.