Just more fear than anything.

On the other hand, problems always come up anyway and you will have to solve them so if the location is excellent or there are other compensating factors don't allow fear to stop you from doing the deal.

The problem I fear is dangling debt (like being stuck with a mortgage and stuck in a situation where I am screwed).My Story:I'm in my 30's and was a loser most of my life.

I'm thinking going to sump pump option, but when it rains - i fear it will constantly be running.

I'm fearful that the garage if knocked down will hurt appraisal in the near future. 

There's a good chance that the majority of people are thinking the same thing so they never try because of the fear of the word NO and rejection.It sounds like your next most important step is learning so keep with it!

I have said this before, but I go by Warren Buffett’s saying, “Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful”.

We are not fearful whatsoever of the coming downturn.

I believe the seller was very fearful that he would get "caught" and end up in legal trouble, or that we would report him to the state if he backed out, which we did not do.

Would like others' view of the market - seems to me quite volatile to invest in currently, and fear of real estate bubble has cause me hesitation in purchasing.