What is the best path to get started in Real Estate?

[Chris Lynch]

We all know taking action is the most important part of any investment/business venture.

However taking the first step is often the hardest when you do not know what road to travel down. After reviewing the basics to RE investing on this site I really enjoyed the outline of career ideas that allow you to earn while you learn.

Right now I am employed as a relationship manager ( Call center) at a bank. It pays fairly well but I can not wait to get out and start doing something that will push me closer to my goals. On top of that the job is repetitive.

Goal- Learn real estate. Acquire property's that cash-flow a substantial amount of money, giving me the freedom to live a lifestyle free of employment.

I do not feel confident in my knowledge/experience/connections to jump in right now. I also lack the capital to make mistakes during the learning curve. I know many here have experience and an abundance of advice to share.

Question- What is the best way to get started. EARNING AND LEARNING. Do I become a Realtor? Property manager? Mortgage broker? Also Which path did you take and why or why not has it been the right or wrong choice?

The ideal situation would to hook up with an investor as an assistant. But opportunity like that are probably few and far between.

ANY FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED