With the economy changing by the day, nobody can confidently say where we're headed.

Wouldn't you feel more confident going into it with a stronger sense of what your exit strategy or potential exit strategies are going to be?

I have been educating myself for the past month (watching webinars, listening to the podcasts, reading articles, attempting to analyze "deals," and research viable markets-I think I've got that part down) and although I know that I won't feel totally confident and I just have to jump in and go for it, I really can't afford to lose money.

This would be a cheaper approach at the outset.But like @Kathy Henley says, you may be better off counting the costs of an operating agreement among your start-up costs, and being confident that you're doing it in a way most likely to have fewer problems down the line (nothing is bullet proof).One key thing to recognize is that the attorney is helping you predict potential future problems and plan for them now; but he/she is not deciding anything for you. 

While i'm sure some brokers "may" run into this same issue im confident it pales in comparison to that of a wholesaler.

I have more faith in my 100 yr old bricks and framing than I do in a lot of new construction, or at least the same level of confidence. 

Confident I will pass my exam in July, I am eager to transition from my small business to full time real estate.

I’m confident I can find a deal that works as I get more serious  and look with an agent.

He 50x that amount of units he has been managing for 30 years.I advise my clients to develop the team of 4 as soon as possible so they can move with more confidence.

The rehab estimate may be slightly high, but really confident it would be no more than $60K.