Real estate investor 101 help!

[Huynhnhu Tran]

To all real estates investors, At the age of 31 with 3 kids (11, 7 & 5) I lost my husband. Start a single mom life. I was lost and confused. After a year floating by, I start finding ways to improve mine and my kids life especially financially. I read so much on self development and growth, then I run into real estates. But didn't have the courage to do it. So I put all the time and effort in educating myself in my current job. I got promoted with 37% raised, but still not enough. I want more for my kids. Once again, real estate comes to mind. This time I didn't want my "fear" to take over my decision so I registered for a real estates license class. My goal is not to be an agent but to be an real estate investors. I start reading and listen to broadcast. But I'm still lost and have very little knowledge of what or where to start. Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. It's a blessing for me to make it this far. I'm reaching out to good helping hands for guidance and direction for my family better future financial.