Then again, I even do my own brake/rotor jobs on my car so I may be an exception here.

This will probably be an incremental process, but ultimately it is probably a good thing to have a spouse that has a foot on the brakes so that you don't grow faster than you can handle (or at least that is what I tell myself).

I did about 8 deals with two different portfolio lenders in my area after calling 30 plus. both of them pumped the brakes with me because I purchased about 10 properties last year and they want to see how those properties perform before they keep going.

My personal thoughts, I like the senate bill much better but only for selfish reasons.I have a feeling this is going to be like the start of 83.  3 good years of a juiced economy, brakes get stomped in 86 with the reform act and then I'm sure some you remember 87. 

Ask for a brake down in trades, perhaps.Get three bids and have them all to attend the same walk-through. 

.), and STILL make your numbers on cash flow.I never encourage anyone to pump their brakes -- if the numbers work and it looks good, ACT -- but for someone in your situation, I think you would be better served taking a househack approach versus buying a mediocre property in a bad neighborhood, and hoping a lot of things go right.Good luck young man -- I only bring up the above as a Devil's Advocate.

Oh, and check your car brakes.

Should I tap the brakes or keep going hoping that the heard will be stronger if it is bigger?

This alone can make or brake your experience.

As a new agent, the most difficult part after a couple of months studying to pass the test and get licensed, is to realize that you know 'nothing' about this business –and just a little bit about the laws you shouldn't brake.