Starting the life of an entreupener in Phoenix

[Jeremiah Estrada]

Hello everyone! I haven't been on here long but I have been reading a lot about taking the first step in real estate. Despite the many articles I read, and no matter how much I am absorbing, its always nice to hear person to person what someone else would do.

I am currently employed at a pretty goodfull time job, live in an apartment and have a poor credit score (its building up every month though), and recently got really interested in real estate. I am beginning my classes to get a Real Estate LIcense since I want to expand my knowledge and experience further. But from a beginner's stand point, I want to really get out there, help people and get my hands dirty in this brand new world of investing! I have quite a bit saved up and a good accident settlement coming in soon so I will have some working capital soon but don't have a single clue how to start a plan! I have a whole lot set in motion but nothing to show for it yet. I even have a small business that's generating like an extra $300 a month on the side, nothing big at all but its a nice experience being your own boss.

I guess what I want to know is what did it take for all you experienced members in real estate investing to start getting in the game? What was your first step after getting the knowledge and fundamentals down? If I could start investing before I get my RE license, that would be awesome! But I still want to be careful.

Thanks for your input everyone!

-Jeremiah Estrada