But given that you have a 10 year time-horizon and a buy and hold mentality. don't be afraid to pull the trigger and fast!

I am afraid by labeling it as such you will deliver a forced script that the seller will pick up on and be turned off by. 

I am highly drawn to the unlimited private money that he says is  available through his asset based lending with no money out of my pocket (which is a huge selling point for me) but I am afraid to pull the trigger until I hear some unsolicited and honest feedback from someone who has been through the program.

This is going to be a mid range eventual rental so I am not afraid to spend the dollars to get it in good shape.

Do not be afraid of going into smaller apartment complexes that you can build value in by doing a couple of things and raising rents.Your education will help you out.  

I think my wife and I were afraid of missing out and were trying really hard to make the numbers work.League City is a great city for raising a family and we love it, too.  

I am not afraid of hard work and am looking for help with my first few "steps" in wholesaling or rehabbing.I'm willing to do some deals or do some work for you for nothing but your knowledge and sources.

Don't be afraid to take some more steps beyond reading.

I'm afraid that will have an negative effect for potential buyers and/or renters.  

If people are afraid to put their money in stocks, than real estate is the first place they turn.