How soon should I invest in my first property

[Caleb Matteis]

Hello Bigger Pockets FAM

My name is Caleb. I'm a newbie. I'm a letter carrier in Morristown nj that's my full time job. I've been reading and educating my self on everything real state. I've been reading posts in this forum, reading bp blog posts and I just finished reading bp ultimate beginner guide.(I've been really inspired) My question is how long should I wait to invest in my first property? The strategy I want to use is a buy and hold/rehab. That what seems to be the trend in the area of New Jersey I'm in (which is Orange, Newark, East Orange area). Should I wait a year or should I give my self a couple months?