Recent College Grad Seeking Advice from Experienced Investors and Flippers

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Hi Guys!

I'm currently researching how to start investing and flipping properties specifically around the Chicago area or possibly the Minneapolis area. A little background info, I just graduated with a degree in Finance in June, I'm 23 years old and I currently work for a Fortune 500 in an entry level position (so I definitely do not have the capital to throw some major buckaroos down). 

I was hoping to get some personal advice from anyone who has experience with this and how to get started. A couple of questions I have are :

1. How and when did you start?

2. How did you save up for your first property and the down payment?

3. What resources did you use when you first got started? Was it all through networking?

4. What were some of your major challenges? 

5. Who were/are some of your major business partners? 

Thanks!