It sounds like you've taken steps toward education, but now it is time to take action. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Supremely informative.Thank you for the education.

While we have not yet secured our first property, we have spent the last year+ educating ourselves, networking, driving for dollars, and substantially reducing our debt load.  

Louis's Central West End neighborhood, walkable to various hospitals, educational institutions, and the cortex, which is an innovation incubator.

Heres some common structures:5-4-3-2-1 - Stepdown (5%,4%,3%,2%,1%)Flat PPP - 5 year PPP and there is a 5% hit in fees at any point in time within the 60monthsAbbreviated PPP - 6 months of interest payments on 80% of the balance at closing.It's all different... just shop it out and choose a dscr broker who has the knowledge to help you make an educated decision.

It's a long meeting, but a new format.  5-7 is networking, 7-7:45 we'll have an educational speaker and q&a, and 7:45-9 will be more networking. 

They seem to have a good set of comprehensive services and fairly priced fees.

Of course this is Not what they teach in formal finance school education.

Aram Hi Aram,Partnering with a consulting company that offers comprehensive support can be a great way to streamline your investing process, especially as a newbie.