But you already made it by taking action! 

After reading your dissertation I see that you have entered boot camp and now ready to take action....lol.....that's fantastic.i am sure the BP community will benefit from your exchanges as you look forward to ours.Good luck and best wishes with your plans.

Even though you are young and maybe don't have as much cash built up, I think your willingness to push through the fear and take action is going to be a huge advantage and I really see you becoming very successful!

I guess I'm wondering if I have any recourse on the second action given the mistake ion the first

Every project is a trade-off -- time/effort for money. 

Also I think it's a great idea you wrote him a letter sometimes its just that easy and what do you have to lose, I think if more people would get out there and take action like you they could make things happen, ok ill get off my soap box now.

@Daniel Rubenstein I'll trade you my currently HML for yours right now.

Start making offers on houses, buy your first rental, etc.Richmond also offers some great monthly meet-ups, filled with people who have taken said action.  

 (50% of gross rents will go towards expenses not including debt service: taxes, insurance, management and capex)Well done Ross, I would say this is a definitely success story because you're taking action, most never do.  

I would suggest you start by building your education, whether that is a college degree, independent education on a skill or a trade, or surrounding yourself with mentors.