Getting funded for my first deal

[Sean Casey]

 I've read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide twice now and a couple well known and talked about real estate books from Barnes n Noble. I feel like I've learned a lot in a short amount of time. I have all the confidence in myself that I can make this a great career. I'm loving all the positive support here on BP. People here seem to offer plenty of advice and tips.

Starting out in Real Estate seems to be the biggest speed bump. Funding that first deal has been impossible so far for me. I've researched lots of properties and found some good deals if only I could jump in and get going. I started out being interested in wholesaling but the more I read I'd rather be doing fix and flips. Or both if possible. Many articles and books keep talking about getting started in my position but its not as promising as they make it seem. Any advice on getting that first deal funded with no hands on experience and no start money of my own would be great. Thanks in advance for any input!