New member still trying to find my first home

[Brad Freeman]

Hey All,

So, I just signed up for Pro because I couldn't turn down the great discount. I've been reading several real-estate books over the last eight months (8-10) and have been looking at houses on the MLS almost daily. The problem is I am having a hard time finding a deal. I'm pretty sure I want to start with a single-family home. One that I can get for a good price and most likely put in a little sweat equity of my own to have equity after it's completed. The problem is that I can't find a home in the market I'm looking that isn't selling for above asking price, unless it has major "issues" as described by my real-estate agent. Long story short it's moving far slower than I'd like. One thing to add is I have a full-time job, that pays well so I'm looking to do this on the side. Thanks!