Understand that mistake and fear are normal.  

But I know analysis paralysis is a very big thing and it can be hard to surpass, and listening to yesterday's podcast and Kevin speaking about people being scared to jumping they can read and read all they want but unless they go threw that first deal, no reading can save you from fear than actual experience.

Fear, I believe. 

I joined BP a couple months ago but have been sitting on the sidelines allowing me fear to hold me back.

It is my understanding that mistakes and fear are pretty normal and don't let those two things stop you.  

So perhaps my fears are premature, and once we have the house in good condition and the right photos posted, we will have much more interest.

Mistakes and fear are pretty normal.  

That was my fear, the asset was owned by and entity that she had a stake in.

Never compromise your standards, though ... no deal is better than a bad one.Finally, for a newbie, I think a down market (think 2009-2012) is the easiest (but scariest) time to start and it may be useful to be self aware that your emotions may lead you astray ... as Buffet recommends, be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy ... easier said than done, but good advice none the less.

Scammers depend on fear & embarrassment to keep their victims quiet, and to keep fishing in the same pond.