At this point, I’m just ready to take the plunge and start creating passive income.  

So my recommendation for you: learn and lean on experienced-others for advice, but know you have to make the plunge at some point and that you will likely not hit a homerun but rather experience an intense learning opportunity.

I've been reading the posts for about two years and my wife and I finally took the plunge to buy my first property!  

My budget was tight but I did a rent vs. own analysis and decided to take the plunge and purchase what I could afford.

On the flip side of that, I have seen a lot of people turn analysis into a job and never actually take the plunge.

For years, I knew that I did not want to stay in the Northeast but up until now I haven't felt like I was ready or had a good excuse to take the plunge and move.I have been reducing the amount of "stuff" in my life for years to the point where I can now fit everything that I own in (or on) my 2011 Honda Fit.I have paid off all of my debt, have over 6 months of my current spending in cash, and have a current NW around $282k with $120k of that in a taxable account.I have a stable job as a Data Analyst that I have been working remote with since the pandemic hit.I am single with no children or pets (but do have 2 small house plants)I love walking, cycling, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking... basically all things active and outdoors.I like to reduce the amount of my personal consumption and focus on the important things in life such as my relationships, health, and finances.I am that guy in the neighborhood that always walks or bikes everywhere although I have a great car parked in the driveway.Anyway, a good friend of mine asked what I thought about moving out west with him.

That way you’re not taking some scary plunge into the unknown.

Once I realized fear was ruling my life, I decided to change and take the plunge.

Not going to lie, the idea of buying that first property is so so scary but we just have to take the plunge.

I have been doing my best to soak all of this goodness in for months and I am beyond ready to take the plunge.