Welcome to Biggerpockets!! I hope the best for you in 2020 in your investment pursuits. You really have to just decide to move forward and make the plunge. But for now, complete your profile and get active in the forum
I am glad that you are here in BP community, the best website for your REI journey! Fear is normal, but we have to overcome it by preparation through learning because learning is the key!
Keep on with your Real Estate education by browsing, reading, listening, building your network and completing your BP profile too (which is a priority while you are here). Connect with other members too esp in your target area, to learn from their success stories and experiences and possible partnership. I am sharing with you some of my initial recommendations: