I agree with the downturn sentiment but I don't really have any evidence to base it on, so I am just building capital until a) the market corrects itself (which is not likely to affect my market very much anyway) or b) I have enough money to pull the trigger on something.In any event, the numbers don't lie.

Make sure you ask the specific, data-based questions and get solid answers from the seller before you pull the trigger on any investment.

The analogous 'market' financial model I fall back on is this: the P/E expansion of a growth company, when the company introduces something 'New' that triggers renewed investment interest.

The keyless/keypad entry sounds good, but I don't think I've found anything with enough positive reviews to make me pull the trigger. 

Few things are happening in 2018 which could impact:1) Fed will raise interest rates2) Fed will shrink its balance significantly 3) Lots of big retailer debt is coming due in 2018 and that will likely trigger bankruptcies and employment loss 4) Can the stock market grow?

I have been so hesitant to pull the trigger on investing in another market.  

I would say that most successful investors aren't pulling the trigger on a deal unless they can get really close to all their money back. 

My wife and I have been researching into real estate investing the past year or so and are ready to pull the trigger and buy our first investment!

I’m ready to pull the trigger.

(If any landlords are reading this, please let me know if you think this is a deal breaker)I would really appreciate anyone who can give me any advice if you think I should just pull the trigger or not?