Especially during the bear markets, basics are the most important KPI.Reduce the amount of personal cash in the deal.Ensure that the property can provide enough cashflow consistently to sustain itself Wait for the best time to sellNever, ever, nevereverever, put yourself in a position that forces you to sell at the worst possible time.

I personally invest as a member in a passive real estate investing club, where we all go in on these together to invest small amounts, and vet new deals together every month.

Does anyone have recommendations, and if you had personal dealings with them that were positive or negative.Thanks in advance for your help.

Personally, I perceive a fair amount of risk in the market.  

A few things to keep in mind: the entire operation must be outsourced, and neither you nor your immediate family members can't be involved as you are considered "disqualified persons."

I also know that in many cases the llc will protect my personal assets and I fully believe this is either analysis paralysis or just fear of failure.Thoughts on how to get past this and where you recommend starting?

Nowadays I use what I've learned and help investors building their rental portfolios in class C neighborhood while personally I either build Padsplit in class C or build high end vacation rental in class A area and hold them. 

As well as guest room in the main house.These properties are all personally owned and obviously highly leveraged.

Regardless, it speaks to him being a high maintenance person I don't want to rent to.

I haven't personally gone myself, but plan to soon.