But I am afraid that it will take me took long of a time.

Don't be afraid to put in an offer that works with your numbers, if they say no, go on to the next one.

Especially if you are not afraid to consider living near the city center but south of I-30.

He says that some investors are afraid of foundation problems but they will do rehabs.

But you shouldn't be afraid to call ads.

These would give you both encouragement and grounding while not costing you a lot of money.Also while you should of course not bumble into doing anything dumb, it might help to ask yourself what *exactly* are you afraid that will happen.

I am not afraid of using a hammer, painting etc, so I am also interested in rehabs (in the range of $10K to 50K).  

Starting at this age provided me some distinct advantages:I have built up great credit over the last 35 years or soI have a large number of stock investments in both 401K and in general investments that have done really well for me over the yearsI have had enough success in the workforce that I'm really not afraid to take on new challenges.

And knowing they have multiple jobs going, I am afraid of paying for more than I use.

I'm not afraid to take action and have already done so.