Advice for this Newbie

[Shelly F.]

Where to start?!

I am so excited to have found this Bigger Pockets Community and I'm bursting at the seams with all that I'm learning, planning and want to do but I'm struggling with where to start!  I just started a new job, recovering from a bit of a financial mess and supporting my two beautiful daughters that I'd like to leave a real estate legacy to.  My goal is to run hard at my new job, get in a better financial place, and start investing in real estate by the end of the year, partnering with and teaching my young daughters to do the same.  That said, NO IDEA where to start!  I'm really inspired, and am studying everything real estate every minute I get, but HOW and WHERE do I get started in my situation?  I'd love to connect with a local group of other investors/potential partners in the Chicago area but can't spend a ton of money to learn right now.  That said, I do bring a lot of hustle and creativity to the table... :)

Suggestions and recommendations please!!!