Budding Real Estate Investor Seeking Advice

[Scott Fournier]

Hi, I'm Scott and I'm a pizza delivery driver/cool in Pelham, NH but also live in Lowell, MA. I realized a year into college that real estate investing was a career I wanted and would give me the freedom I want in my life. I'm 22 and have been working three years non-stop to save up money, gain as much real estate knowledge as I can (especially podcasts when I deliver food), and accustom myself to talking to others and being more open (as I was very introverted when I first started learning real estate). I've saved up a little over $30,000 and am unsure what first step I should take towards real estate investing. My thoughts are jumbled between finding a market first or getting approved for a loan first? And as a pizza delivery driver (or CDO, Chief Driving Officer, as my boss likes to call me) who works for tips how would I go about qualifying for a loan to show I can pay it? I want to bite the bullet that will get me going but I just wanted to ask for advice before I go any further. Thank you.