from the classroom to the showroom

[Josh Woods]

hey folks; 1st-time poster here.

i began an interest in RE investing about 3 mos ago. in that time, i've watched countless vids, read countless articles & how-to's, been to a few local meetups (REIA & the sort), started to study this amazing site, etc. i'm particularly interested in beginning my ventures in "wholesaling". it seems to be the best fit for my situation currently.

one issue i face: i'm pretty-much brand new to social media. i started accts on several SM platforms and spend a good deal of my time trying to learn each particular medium - i know almost nothing about (insta, twit, LI, etc). i've been told repeatedly they're good to have for marketing.

another issue: much of the investing information i have gathered thus far comes from people outside of my state (those pesky courts, right?) via online and/or people who have strategies so creative, that they're confusing to a novice such as myself. there seems to be sooo many ways to conduct deals and most "teachers" can only "teach" the ONE way that worked for THEM, probably after much trial & error. 

issue 3: i'm not sure i'm tackling my priorities in appropriate order. i dont want to waste time. i'm eager to acquire my first property and complete my first deal.

last issue (for now): in my world - family, friends, neighbors, etc - know nothing about investing. get a job & work until retirement is the name of the game. my folk seem to be "silently negative" about the idea. they mean well but have been exposed to so many scams, anything other than a secure paycheck is ludacris to them.

my immediate goals (if i even know what they should be at this point) are to find an experienced investor(s) in the southeastern PA region to help me assess my plan of action. also, i believe i am at the point where i am ready to consult with an attorney about the initial contracts and applicable laws.

thanks to any and all who can provide me any guidance at this point...

ps - lemme know if this post is too long for these forums. "when in rome..."