If everything is aligned, then pull the trigger.

If it's a long-term home pull the trigger. 

It is essential to have a strong team prior to pulling the trigger.

Hello to All,I'm finally pulling the trigger and seeking my first investment property.

Find a Brrr and pull the trigger.

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion

That's why most don't pull the trigger, too scared of losing.

And the lower the liquidity in the market the higher cash flow I need to pull the trigger...you have to consider the time value of capital.  

To add another twist to this, it seems that Real Estate Licensees get special consideration as rental activities including acquisition, sale, and management of those rental properties may be considered NON PASSIVE (active) due to the professional occupation. -- I am a real estate broker. 

One consideration with regard to offers contingent on bank financing is that banks want a fast transaction, a guaranteed fast transaction.Getting a pre-approval letter from your bank is a great way to fast track a real estate transaction.