There I was ready to make my first offer...

[Dave Houser]

Good morning.  So, yes, I am new to this.  I have worked in college athletics coaching (strength and conditioning to be specific) for the last 18+ years and have decided I am finally going to buy my first property for extra income.  Over, the last several months I have paid off 10 grand in credit card debt.  Now is the time!

So, I have applied for several loans even though I have little reserve funding except $13k in stocks which is proving to be my main hurdle.  I have been looking for owner financing mostly, but not found a property that fit my vision of creating log term value.

So, I read Brian Murray's new book and then Brandon Turners book on no Money Down and listening to every podcast I can from Bigger Pockets.  Man- I am ready for my first deal.  Until, once rejection after another.  Now, being as competitive as I am I didn't expect this to be easy.

Here is my question:

How do I put myself into a better position to move forward.  My thought process has been to create a plan.  Attack the plan.  Adjust as needed to ensure we win.  Re-adjust as needed to increase efficiency.  

I've noticed that writing a journal helps me keep a clear mind so, I thought I would apply my journal to the people on this site.  Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Dave