I have had a lot of interest in duplexes and triplexes for many years but was afraid to pull the trigger.

You should not be afraid to shop numerous banks, as all mortgage related credit inquiries within a running 60 day period are counted as one hit on your credit.

Most people are afraid of leverage when it comes to real estate.

A noisy tenant might want to take control,  the property manager is afraid and hopes the tenants will work that out, or call the police if they are violating the lease document and that is a typical statement on noise control, or does the violator's lease expire soon which might keep the good one there?

I have tried to convince my wife into living in a duplex or triplex but she's afraid of living that close with strangers as we have two little ones.

After reading many of the laws and restrictions, I would be afraid to get out of the car.....

And with additional properties now on the books, I am afraid he's going to shoot me if I don't find something good.  

2) If you are taking a property "as is" see if you can inspect it anyways and see what lies under the rafters and in the crawl space.3) This actually was a three for one deal ... three properties for $180k but I was afraid to say yes because I did not have #1.

I communicate well both written and verbal, I'm good with numbers, I'm proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, lastly I'm strong and not afraid of hard work.

I'm not afraid of hard work.