WILD Timing

So Ive come across a few posts saying I should wake between REM cycles to do a WILD with success but I got the impression it was possible from any state of conscienceness? When I first tried it I got close enough to an LD that all I had to do was enter the dream, so to speak, and that was from a wide awake state.
My question is this, simply does/ should one be in between REM cycles to WILD successfully?

You dreams may be longer and more successful. I would try for the REM periods and see if it helps. Good Luck

well if you're a beginner then REM cycles will work best for you. Its hard to do it before going to bed, but that doesnt mean its not impossible. If you think you came close then go for it buddy. Some people have done it