finding deals or getting my finances ready?

[Jeremy Cura]

hi everyone!

my name is Jeremy. i am confused.. do i need to find a great deal first then get my finances ready or vis versa? 

i am just starting out and i am currently reading "the book on rental property". i currently live on guam and educating my self to invest into rental properties. 

[Casandra M.]

Are you looking to invest in the US? Definitely get your finances ready and in order before you pull the trigger on an offer. This would include understanding how much a bank will lend out, and researching local rental rates and neighborhoods.