Moving back to New Jersey with no job

[Jonathan Blandino]

Hey guys! I have been on Bigger Pockets for some time but my job kept bouncing me around city to city but I've finally been let go and have about 4 months of savings before I'm in the red. I have all the time and want to start my own way in that time. I'm willing to work to the bone but I get apprehensive because I will read about a good idea here and then a following article on why its not for newbies or why most wont succeed. I enjoy being informed of pitfalls but they also create a mental block. 

I just want to get some suggestions on really where a newbie should begin. I have my time, elbow grease, and willingness to do whats necessary (in the now) but minimal capital because I'm leveraging it to cover my expenses while I attempt a new venture.

I know alot of people cant put 100% because they have a job but I'm free of that so if anyone knows of any articles I can read to get something off the ground before I'm tapped out I would appreciate it. I know its vague because there are so many aspects but I don't want this time to go to waste to try and begin something new.