I don’t know where to start. Looking for direction

[Patrick Gerety]

Hi all. I’m completely new to bigger pockets and real estate investing.  I’m feeling overwhelmed with beginning and not sure where to even start. The internet is information overload.  I need some direction. 
I regularly listen to the bigger pockets rookie podcast. The information is great but broad I feel like.  
I’d like to connect with other local investors in order to learn but I don’t know where to find them. Meetup.com only shows webinars in my area. Beginning to wonder if Charleston isn’t the place to learn.  I’m close to Charlotte. Maybe that’s better?
Overall I just don’t know where to begin and would like some advice from others who have done it. 

Thanks in advance