Stumbled across BP and things have changed dramatically. 

Christopher;I forgot something, its not going to be easy all the time, there will be disappointments, times you just want to say beep it and give up.Don't ever give up, I can guarantee you one thing if you give up, NOTHING.A quote from whom I do not know, but it has helped me;It’s is not the critic who counts, nor the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done better.

Hello everyone my name is Brent, I've just recently stumbled upon this great website.

Hello all, I normally fix and flip, but I stumbled on a property that will make a great investment.

This thread speaks volumes to me...I gave myself the title of RE investor last September, not knowing what I should do next after self crowning myself.I stumbled on the idea and plan of how I would get my WA broker's license and be a rehabber that would sell my own properties, thus keeping all commissions in house.I studied for my license on line and got up to the very last exam before paaing the entire course when I met my now business partner and mentor.I do not look at my attempt at getting my license an ill- fated move at all- it actually "schooled" me in the ins and outs of basic RE knowledge.Overall, I think that reaching out to a mentor will solidify your business foundation-In other words, don't build your house of cards on a crooked table like so many other have.Much success!

I am just starting to look at my first properties with my girlfriend and we stumbled upon a listing down the street for a duplex being sold as an approved short sale.

Hopefully the OP is already past the stumbling blocks and his lender is ready to fund.

I started investing in 2012 and struggled to find like-minded people until I stumbled across BP.

I stumbled across BiggerPockets while Googling for tips on how to invest for the first time in rental property.

My fear is that I am jumping the gun and lunging at the first good deal that appears....Also its odd to me that I could find something that fits my criteria so quickly, most people I have spoken to say that it could take months of searching to really find what you need....My second fear is that I just happened to stumble upon "my deal" of this year perhaps and if I don't act then i will regret it when I cannot find a comparable deal later....