Overwhelmed

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I am single and work a full-time job in the school system and have accepted the fact I'll never have the financial security I want if I continue to do what I'm doing...I'll be working till the day I die:( So I did some research and after lots of reading I feel like real estate investing is something I can do for myself to create a financial safety net. The problem is I'm totally overwhelmed! I know I want to buy and hold to create a cash flow I just don't know what my first step should be. I plan on speaking to my contact at my local bank branch to get info on financing options available to me. I'm nervous to reach out to local real estate professionals because I'm not even sure what questions to be asking. I've already read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide but I still feel unsure. Can someone please help me calm my nerves so I can take my first step?