So my next one will likely be more of a flip / BRRRR than this one which was technically almost ready to go.Just wanted to say I finally pulled the trigger and am making my way into the investment space!

Either option you choose, I think you are on the right track and will be in good shape once you pull the trigger.

Having recently deciding to seperate from the Army I finally decided to pull the trigger.

I've been an observer from the sidelines just watching with a constant fear of pulling the trigger and taking massive actions instead of being in the game.

Your price point will help you narrow your search and focus only on the properties that you can and will pull the trigger on.Once you have financing in place, connect with a local investor-friendly agent who can help you run comps, analyze deals and target the specific areas/property types that fit your criteria and budget.Lastly, Zillow is great for showing you some of the properties on the market but the data is very limited.

I've been an observer from the sidelines just watching with a constant fear of pulling the trigger and taking massive actions instead of being in the game.

I’ve read much of the BP investing in rental properties book - I know about neighborhood classes, what pitfalls or opportunities to look out for - however having issues pulling the trigger on WHERE EXACTLY to buy.

Would you say once you learn the process from start to finish it's easier to pull the trigger on flips?

A couple of possibilities you could look into is narrowing your search criteria significantly so you become "the guy" who buys this type of property in such and such an area, OR be content among other investors having the same access, develop a reputation as an investor who puts their money where their mouth is and pulls the trigger on deals.

@Maddie Kirwin Those markets in Boston are awesome places to househack and I would definitely pull the trigger if you can.