This is the biggest issue I see with wannabe investors -- they just never "pull the trigger" on their first investment. 

so when I find that first deal I can pull the trigger properly.Getting started is tough since the barrier to entry is high, and the level of the market.Ideally I'll let to partner, JV on multi-family (duplex or triplex, commercial units.

I'm going to pull the trigger and buy it.

I pulled the trigger on a property in the Near Northside Area in Houston.

Networking event after event, rich friend after rich friend, everyone is interested but are not pulling the trigger.  

I'm in the same boat at this stage, just learning everything I can while I'm saving to pull the trigger on the first deal.

Sounds like you're off to a good start, don't get stuck in this phase be sure to push forward and pull the trigger.

David Handmaker - I just pulled the trigger on a test placement with Acquire .

They fear pulling the trigger on a deal because they do not have enough info to feel comfortable. 

I'm not at the point where I'm ready to pull the trigger but if you give me your criteria I can do some research for you on properties in wake county.