When I give them my reasons for investing they only want to focus on the negatives like, plunging toilets, bad tenants, ect. ect which are valid thoughts, but are a foolish reason to avoid investing.

Do your research and remember, there's no perfect time to start, so congrats on taking the plunge.

At 32 I am taking the plunge.

As I grow that side business, when it gets to the point where I don't need the full time job anymore I will take the plunge and get the license.

My advice is, find a property, work the numbers and take the plunge.

Hi BPers,On & off lurker here that's finally taking the plunge into property and seeking some advice.My wife and I are looking for a Financial Planner to help get us going (overall wealth plan).

And yet these other real investors are plunging in both feet because they see the HUGE value right now, hence the reason I was asked to travel and speak abroad on the Houston market

Now I'm just taking the plunge and luckily I turned up here!  

I have always wanted to buy real estate to flip or rent but have always been afraid to take the plunge.  

Ryan, great decision to take the plunge, if me and my wife were children free, we would definitely go for a house hack today, it makes crazy awesome sense to do this.Here are a few pointers:1) Use an experienced 203k lender, not someone that has done (1) or (2) just google 203k lender for your immediate area, call (3) get best rate, listen to experience pick (1)2) Its all about value, in some cases you can go 110% of appraised value, giving you more money for your renovation if you need it, depends on your situation and market.