Thanks and happy hump day!

Getting from dump to over the hump is the real challenge.I just may make them a crazy offer.  

I'm not sure how we would set up a deal, with both of us being out of state, but I have found about 5 solid looking properties out of the 1000 I looked through.

USB port receptical outlets in bedrooms .

When it gets closer to us being able to qualify for any kind of mortgage we will probably get with an attorney to understand if an LLC is a good idea right now.

We are hoping that our background in architecture and construction will help us be successful. 

I am anticipating us being turned down by the banks because of our low personal credit scores, however, i am not giving up hope of being able to refinance our first rental to get another property.

What would you say was the best action step you took to get over the hump from property 1 to 2?

Our main drivers were: Son being in almost college age by then and us being close to retirement, so having a paid off house, is a nice thing.Now, we have family coming to live with us temporarily(not sure how long though) so we are considering buying a bigger house as one option.

Getting too wrapped around the axle about finding the ideal first deal is a good way to miss the game because you were too busy sitting on the sidelines wondering when to enter.sounds awesome. the second half of your post is nailing where i'm at right now: figuring out when to jump in based off of knowing that something decent is in front of me rather than waiting for great numbers in particular. my goal is to have something during first half of next year and not blow it, basically. if i break even, or anywhere near it pretty much, then i'll be happy cause of getting over the knowledge/fear/hesitancy humps.