If the deal works with 20-25% down, it will only look better with 50% down.The key is to stay disciplined.

Once you have conviction, work on your discipline.

Tough to stay disciplined as "Past performance is no guarantee of future results". 

Conviction and discipline trumps all.

Congrats for having means to do it - that takes discipline and foresight.I can't tell you what to do, but I bought my first 5 properties with cash outright.

I played collegiate football at Montana State, where I learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and persistence—skills that I now bring to my journey in real estate.

And having good habits and being disciplined will help you be a good investor, property manager, landlord, etc. 

Wealth is built slowly over time, with consistent discipline.

@Jason S.I can give suggest a plan for the next year but it requires tremendous self-discipline.

I joined with the intent to surround myself with others in the field and build my confidence and understanding of the subject matter (:I live a disciplined lifestyle when managing my expenses and living below my means.