Young and ready to get started. I just don't know how

[Cody Purtle]

A little about myself, I'm new to this website and new to learning about investing in real estate. I am 23 years old and I'm ready to start investing into real estate. I started reading books and learning about 5 months ago, the reason being was because I work in the oil and gas industry and as some of you may know it's not doing so well and I went from making good money to now living basically pay check to pay check saving a few hundred dollars every month. I am considering either getting a roommate or selling my home to help by saving more money. I am confused on how I should start out into this business. Currently I am having trouble getting the money for a down payment on an investment property. I am also unsure on where to start out at as in buying property and renting out or fix and flips.