Starting out and Building a Team

[Louis Getzelman]

Hi, 

I am just starting out in real estate investing and the abundance of information out there is overwhelmingly at times.  Can anyone help me with how they started?  What's the first couple of things they did, read, etc...I feel like I am just going in circles.

Additionally, I am in CT (tri-state area NY/NJ/CT) and I am looking to invest out of state in good markets to get the best bang for my buck?  What is the best place to begin?  How do I even attempt to build a team or start researching which areas are good if I don't have boots on the ground?  

I am eager to learn, have the money to invest, just lacking direction.  Thank you for all of your ideas!