That's how we have been overcoming the problem.

Some of the "Rookie" podcast episodes are great in telling the story of people starting out and might help you get some confidence in knowing how to overcome challenges that may arise.   

I'm a Dallas-based insurance professional, who is interested in getting into REI, but I'm not sure where to start in terms of offering value. And starting from the bottom is daunting especially when talking to investo...

What was your first step to being a realtor investor, what mental hurdle did you overcome to finally take the plunge and purchase that first home?

If the answer is a high voltage line- there is a stigmatism associated with it that is hard to overcome. 

The way to overcome the cap and interest rate issues is significant value-add.

I have helped a few people so far (Uk and Canada), non-citizens and have learned that the issue is not really the TK provider - at least not when it comes to the investment.The issues foreigners are facing are mainly in the area of financing (to take full advantage of the leverage and currently low-interest rates), corporate structure, as well as some TK provider behavior.On the financing and corporate structure, I was able to develop relationships I make available to my mentoring clients so we can overcome these hurdles, even though it takes some time and effort.On the TK behavior, it is harder because we all don't have much influence.

While not real estate specific, it helps develop neutral thinking and getting to the truth quickly to overcome challenges.

It discusses the art of neutral thinking and overcoming challenges by getting to the truth to determine action.

Often you can overcome a bad deal with time and patience.