Great job taking the plunge on the multi family properties.

I am learning as much as I can about the commercial process before taking the plunge myself.

I would recommend taking a step back and doing your research (learn the markets you plan to invest in, listen to BP podcasts, read REI books, visit your local REIA, etc) before you plunge $200k of  your hard earned cash into investment properties.  

Nationwide unemployment is very low, many places are at an all-time low:Utah: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4661371 ("Joblessness in Utah is at a record-low 2.5 percent, statistically equating to full employment for the state. ")Illinois: http://www.reviewatlas.com/articles/2006/11/17/news/local/news1.txt ("Illinois' unemployment rate dropping to match its lowest level on record...")Hawaii: http://starbulletin.com/2006/11/23/business/story01.html ("Hawaii's employers will continue to struggle to find employees, given that the state's seasonally adjusted jobless rate plunged to an all-time low of 2.1 percent in October.")To list a few.

I have been following bigger pockets for about 2 years, and I have finally decided to take the plunge into investing thanks in big part to the stories I read on here!

I've done TONS of reading on BP, the internet, and books, and I believe I'm ready to take the plunge.

I took the plunge and am in the process of completing a short sale purchase.

I'm hoping I can absorb enough information from all you helpful folks before I finally make the plunge to purchasing my first REI property!

Always says she/he's going to take the plunge and never does.

There is a reason retail is way more expensive than wholesale and you may need to learn a bit more before making the plunge.