We fear that we could move away, outsource to a PM company, and come back in 3-5 years with properties that seem neglected or run down, or simply not managed anywhere near the quality standards that we maintain today.

Investor had multiple properties, multiple businesses, multiple bank accounts, and feared multiple lawsuits over at least 3 continents.)Buyer wants to be invisible.

Don't fall into analysis paralysis and afraid to take the leap for fear of failure.

For example, as e-commerce becomes more prevalent, the need for physical retail space is in decline.

Period.It doesn't matter that I learned the apartment investing business, made industry connections, got over my fear of making cold calls, or hired & trained my team to skip trace and make calls for me.Pure "Mamba Mentality".

I have tried in good faith to find a buyer for this note, but after the follow-up questions I've received I fear my suspicions about this seller not providing nearly enough info are being confirmed. 

They both will be BRRRR'd as long as I don't back out and I feel they will be very successful in terms of having to leave little to no $ in the deal.So if you've read this far: I am constantly having the fear of....

These people prey on fear and the willingness of people to try and be reasonable.

I am also keen to put an offer on a place that already has tenants.My questions to you are:- What motivated you / pushed you to purchase your first investment property, and how did you overcome any fear of actually DOING it?

I wanted to be a full time investor.However, I had one fear which was starting a 2nd business will be a distraction to my real estate investment business.