The fear of getting started: Many aspiring real estate investors struggle with fear and uncertainty when starting their journey. The key is to take action and not wait until you feel 100% ready. Building a competent team, cultivating relationships, and having prior experience can provide the necessary confidence to submit offers and move forward.

The truth is, you don’t need to know everything before you start. What you do need is a solid team and the willingness to move forward. Surround yourself with skilled people—those who are strong where you’re not. Let your team carry part of the load so you can focus on leading and making smart decisions.

Relationships matter too. Having trusted professionals like attorneys, accountants, and brokers in your corner gives you confidence and support when you're making big moves.

Experience also helps ease fear. Every deal, every mistake, and every lesson builds your confidence. Over time, I developed clear systems and processes that helped me evaluate opportunities faster and more accurately. That clarity reduced hesitation and made decision-making easier.

Here’s one key lesson: Don’t wait to feel completely ready. If the numbers work and the deal fits your criteria, submit the offer. You don’t need to match the asking price exactly—make an offer that works for you. Rejection is part of the process, but each offer gets you closer to your goals.

Beat fear by taking action, building a strong team, and learning through experience. Confidence comes with momentum. The more you move forward, the easier it gets. Don’t let fear hold you back from becoming a successful investor.