Hi, I am new to Bigger Pockets forum and I'm trying to get advice on pulling the trigger on my first deal...The house is listed at 230k and I really don't want to pay more than 205k.

Action steps: Go to a few auctions to learn and then pull a loan from your TSP to pull the trigger and get one of these foreclosures.

@Clint GallianoFor those that have NOT yet got started...Educate yourself on the numbers, find what looks like a good deal to you, pull the trigger and make an offer.

This one might work out long-term, but your margins are thin and even once you flow positive your returns aren't impressive.More importantly, your posts read like you want BP to convince you to buy the property - like you're not even really sold on it but you want the go-ahead from the hive mind to pull the trigger on something that's 'good enough' so you can get started now rather than waiting until you have more capital.

Its great you pulled the trigger after four years, I am sure the next one won't be that long!

Hi all, not sure if there's a clear answer to this, but just curious to get your thoughts.I have a steady cash flow at the moment where I can save a few thousand/month. How do you guys decide whether to purchase a pro...

This will be extremely helpful to you when you have the funds and ready to pull the trigger .

It sounds like you might want to sell it and take your money elsewhere so I would pull the trigger.

But because i wasn't clear I ended up causing both of us headache... .. another thing When they bring you a deal or respond to your request for quote for services, be quick to respond back and be ready to pull the trigger when all the stars align for you.

My CPA ran all the numbers before I pulled the trigger .....but once I file taxes and see Im ok .....I’ll be fine!!!