Most people drastically overcomplicate getting into their first apartment deal. Let me explain it to you in 10 seconds. Net Operating Income (NOI) = Income - Expenses Cash Flow = NOI - Debt Service Positive Cash Flow Good Negative Cash Flow Bad Don't overcomplicate things.

Combat fear of rejection by doing this... Be impatient with action but patient with results. Knock on the door. Send the letter. Make the call. Control what you can control - take action. I haven't killed the "fear of rejection" beast yet, but I'm a lot better than I used