., you need to know your numbers before pulling the trigger).

.#5 Make Decisions Based on the NumbersYour real estate investing strategy should include the financial parameters by which you determine if a property is worth purchasing.Your strategy may include details about: Purchase price range.Investment cash needed for repairs and upgrades before leasing to tenants.Financing strategy for the short and long terms.Bargain purchase (the percent under fair market value a property must be purchased).Immediate value increase (the percent in increased value you expect after making initial repairs and upgrades).Geographic area.Net income.Cash flow.Net cap rate (annual net income/total value).When you find a potential investment property that fits within the guidelines of your real estate investment strategy, you can pull the trigger based on the numbers rather than emotions and personal preferences.#6 Don’t Buy from Unmotivated SellersMotivated sellers are usually willing to work with buyers, so focusing on finding motivated sellers can result in making great deals as a real estate investor.

Hello BP Family,I'm a newby, trying to get my feet off of the ground and pull the trigger on my first deal.

I really want to pull the trigger on something but at the same time don't want to FOMO in and end up losing money.

It's been frustrating finally being ready to pull the trigger but not having any targets to hit, haha!

I'm very interested in the BRRRR strategy and working on building capital for a hard money loan and holding costs to pull the trigger.

I want to pull the trigger on my first rental property.Here are the numbers:PP is 99k and turn key.

But having said all this if you really find a great deal then make sure you analyze the numbers well and don't be afraid to pull the trigger! 

I couldn't afford to make my real estate investment dreams become a reality or I wasn't thinking creatively.Anyways I finally pulled the trigger last month and purchased a 1600 sqft duplex (1bed, 1 bath units) for 90k with the intentions to owner occupy.

The agent has to go into the hudhomestore website and fiddle with something and that triggered the auto-email.