@Joel Fischer Typically the contesting of an appraisal would have to be initiated by the buyer.I'd be hesitant to add solar to a house you plan on selling as a means to get more at the sale.  

This is new to me so I'm a bit hesitant.

I am very motivated and excited about the prospect of building wealth through REI; however, my lack of experience (being none) has definitely led to moments of hesitation as I would like to avoid any major mistakes on my first transaction.JT (Jonathan Tambellini)

My hesitation on doing this is the steep price of the house, especially since it is our first house. 

On these forums we need to build each other up or people will be hesitant to share their stories. 

Just trying to gather some thoughts and figured I wouldn't be the only one with this question on my mind so here it goes..I have two deals under my belt and my feel/opinion lately, compared to last year, is that I have a tiny bit more confidence in the overall market down here in but honestly still have a good bit of above average hesitation when it comes to fully going through with a deal. 

Don't hesitate to shop around either, all mortgage inquiries on your credit within one week will count as only one inquiry.

and just like most newbie (or maybe some newbie), hesitant on pulling the trigger, and yes i know i have to just go ahead and do it. i'm asking, humbly, anyone that can help or guide me about funding/financing my first property. - i'm looking for a small mfh in lehigh valley area and have 40k to invest. house hacking is out of the question as my family is already established in the good old garden state. i was told by a mortgage person that it'll be better for me to refinance my house (cash out refinance) to get an equity and lower my payment so i can qualify for higher loan and maybe even able to purhase 2 properties. with the current rate, my interest will likely be higher than what i have now (currently 3.5% and  have about 11 yrs left on it). would you guys recommend doing a refinance in this situation (for a first rental property) or 40k give or take enough to start REI adventure. thank you in advanced for your time and i appologized if this post is confusing for those seasoned investor.

When it comes to renting out a primary residence I am usually on the hesitant side.  

@Julia RockwellIf your numbers are well researched and accurate, why are you hesitating?