Should i already be out there and analyzing deals, even with a few months ahead of me?

If you focus on profits you are far ahead of the game.

I should go ahead and give some HML's a call then to see what the norm is in my area.

He had talked with her before our first conversation and thought he got the go ahead to start exploring a sale. 

It all started by listening to Joshua Dorkin's and Brandon Turner's advice; set up a profile, upload a picture and introduce yourself to the BP Community.I look forward to the next steps ahead: analyzing properties, viewing properties, further networking and speaking with the first private investor I have in mind.TL;DR   ****Newbies, start interacting with the community, the value you might find could change your career and life.

But at least in this particular case we came out way ahead.

This means I have 7 sets of keys for these properties along with my personal keys and vehicle keys.

Not sure if that's a good rate or not if we went that direction.My father in law has encouraged us to go ahead and lock into a conventional mortgage, but my concern there is the appraisal, as the house in its current condition may not appraise for the sale price.

After many podcasts and books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Richest Man in Babylon, Set For Life, Book on Managing Rental Properties, Millionaire Real Estate Investor, 4 Hour Work Week and a few more) I went ahead with the heloc and started looking for my first true investment property. 

I supply a basic starter set of its ( a few rolls or TP, basic soaps etc) and let guests know that only an initial basic supply is provided so they know to pack ahead.