Then pull the trigger.

I guess I should have been more specific in my post, I've been on the fence with rei since 2004 so I'm not really that new to the game just haven't pulled the trigger yet hence my post on looking for a mentor. 

I think interest rates will stay competitive, hopefully under 5%, and a lot of first time homebuyers will pull the trigger.

It depends on the deal...Wholesale/Realtor: I like any area in Allen County, Indiana because I have buyers for any hot deals I can find regardless of location, condition or price.Retail Flip: If I am going to risk my capital for an investment I always have 3 exit strategies in place before I pull the trigger. 1.  

., buy replacement property for less than $225K) or you pull cash out, it will trigger taxable boot.

When you reach the seasoning period, usually between 6 - 12 months), pull the trigger, refi, and use that new cash to buy another...then rinse and repeat.

I am not he expert on these as Dion is.. but I would say your probably want to get a lot more information before you pull the trigger .

3) After listening to many of the BP podcasts, and reading lots of material everyone seems to say newbies have a hard time pulling the trigger on their first property.  

On another note, perhaps a lease option can be used in order to not trigger a due on sale clause.  

This might trigger the due on sale clause, which the bank can enforce but if you continue to make the payments the bank probably won't.