The way I have gotten past five is by sticking to my numbers and being patient, but relentless. 

Start saving and organizing your bookmarks.Keep at it and be patient.

I'm very patient but at the same time I can't assume I'll always be in the same position to be able to purchase. 

Each of those numbers is only as important as itself and you can't let an impetuous thought propel you into an otherwise marginal investment, that is what causes bubbles like '07 is people buying "so they don't miss out on the deals".Deals are like city buses if you miss this one another will be coming in 15 minutes you just have to be patient and wait for it.

Fortunately my wife is very patient.

Being patient, when the right one comes on the market i can have an offer in within an hour and my realtor on site shortly after.Best to you.

Here I cut and pasted it:Sample letter for Companion AnimalDATENAME OF PROFESSIONAL (therapist, physician, psychiatrist, rehabilitation counselor)ADDRESSDear [HOUSING AUTHROITY/LANDLORD]:[NAME OF TENANT] is my patient, and has been under my care since [DATE].

@John Smith, Be patient and let the game come to you.  99.9 times out of 100, the "unbelievably fantastic deal" that falls into the lap of a novice investor is either not an unbelievably fantastic deal. 

Be patient and save.

BUT... had terrible bed-side manners.He cared about the cure, not the patient, so spent very little time socializing.Dr.