Certainly there are fears and situations to overcome.

In that vein, any tips for overcoming the "fear" of making a decision like this?

Affordability is terrible yes but that might not be such a big thing when that is overcome with population vs inventory.

here is a good idea about the destination overcoming the locationhttps://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6469560?

I understand the importance of examining negative thought patterns and beliefs and hope that no one is offended or put off by this I feel that I am struggling to overcome a part mental part real problem, and hope that it is clear that I don't want to come across as saying I think all real-estate people are crooks etc.

I can see it working.Its so funny I am so risk adverse as I never want to think I am going to have a default.. just not wired for that drama anymore...

I'm about to sell a paid off truck I own, and hope to overcome my analysis paralysis once I have a safety net behind me.

Door knocking these pre-foreclosures is a bold way to acquire leads and a great way to overcome fear.

As you are well aware, until recently, the CalBRE has mandated a required education prior to holding a license.I would focus on the positives and take this would be obstacle and turn it into an advantage.Of course, as any salesman would do, you need to expect and learn how to overcome objections.

I live in an economically depressed very rural area and I want to explore the possibilities of long distance real estate investing as a way to overcome those limitations.