I have heard that mistakes and fear are pretty normal.  

I am ready to put my fears behind me and take that leap. 

Not trying to fear monger, but for those of you investing and living in the area......maybe you can kick up enough of a fuss. 

I figure to overcome fear, and actually see that REI'ing isn't as scary or intimidating as it seems, I actually need to buy that first property.

I have heard more than once that mistakes and have fear.  

Big price tag, I fear.

Fear that Sales will Drop if Financing is not Advertised.

So people throw around the word "bubble" because it makes them sound smart.Don't try to predict and anticipate, just react when opportunities arise.People are being greedy in San Diego in RE, you should be fearful. 

Anything less than that, would make me fearful of a botched job regarding quality. 

Right now I'm thinking HELOC.)Being realistic, the market is quite pricey here in Southern California so as I'm reading the blogs, I'm doing my best not to be fearful about having my first investment out of state.