Is now the right time to buy?

[Jameson E.]

I'm brand new to rental properties and listening to The Book on Rental Property Investing. I have a 400k preapproval with UWM but need to learn a lot more before I can buy my first property. But is now even a good time to buy? Looking for a 2-3 unit building and getting a property manager but I think Id be bjying high right now. Id hate to be upside down if the market turns around but also dont want to miss the chance to get in now incase prices keep rising. Is there any way to still find a good deal now regardless of how the market moves? Im looking for CF and to have the property paid down for me by the tenants.