There are lots of resources and referrals within that should assist you in evaluating your options and pulling the trigger to get back in touch with home.

You should truly believe the sponsor’s story to pull the trigger at the stage of the market.

Agents do not pull trigger on property without his contractor reviewing the property and also giving it a thumbs up.

I can always ask someone in the area to take a look, but i would have to go inspect it myself before i pulled the trigger.  

Numbers look great - Kudos to you for pulling the trigger!

Financially usually it is best to sell first and then buy as this will give you access to your funds and you are ready to pull the trigger at anytime with no contingency to sell causing a much stronger offer. 

I have yet to pull the trigger on my first deal but have been doing a lot of research, talking to both experienced and newbie investors, reading lots of books and listening to pod casts.

Many people try to sell turnkey as the 'easy' REI choice - and once you pull the trigger, there should be minimal effort on your part.

The refi doesn't trigger any tax. 

With RE, Liability claims are typically bodily injury claims;  someone stating they are hurt and you are at fault.