Lawsuits, liability exposure, and unexpected creditor claims can quickly derail even the most carefully laid plans.Many new investors fall into the trap of “analysis paralysis”, researching endlessly but never making a move.

Education mode is endless.

Thinking You Need to Learn Everything FirstA lot of beginners fall into what I call analysis paralysis — consuming endless podcasts, books, and YouTube videos but never taking action.Learning feels productive, but the real growth happens when you get your hands dirty — making calls, walking properties, and talking to sellers.Real confidence comes from experience, not information.3.

Overwhelm → Order: What a Buy Box Is and Why It Wins DealsIf every deal “could work,” none will.New investors often get trapped in endless scrolling, comparing every listing, and second-guessing every number.

I have 5 units in total and can't afford any more.... but have found since with tenants its just been one crisis and drama to the next endlessly. 

It just changes shape.Lean into creative real estate strategies that don’t rely on endless appreciation or perfect timing.

Deals get closed on trust, and trust comes from personal relationships.But here's what I’ve noticed after years in the business: so much time is lost on *busy work*—endless phone calls, repetitive follow-ups, scheduling, and responses to basic questions.

.• 1031 straight & Reverse - endless merry-go-round always getting larger. 

I am very dedicated and willing to put in endless effort to learn the ins and outs but this could expose me to unnecessary risk if I miss something.The problem with using an agent is that they will want 3% which feels like a large amount for a deal that I found and that I'm negotiating.

Charging a fee weeds out the endless tire-kicker people.