Where to start at 19?

[Jesse Stemle]

Hello everyone, 

I am 19 and have been learning everything I can about REI over the past 3 months. I have primarily focused on flipping to sell because that is what appeals to me the most but I pretty much understand the basics behind other methods as well. Although I am attending the University of Louisville I may quit after I get my two year degree (I'll have it in a semester) so I can put all my money towards a deal and not a college degree I don't plan on using anyways.

My question is where should I get started?  There is only so much learning I can learn before I actually get out there and take action.  I don't want to get stuck just constantly learning but never actually taking action .  My goal is to do a deal within the next 3 years but I'm not sure what I should be doing to move on that goal because I don't have much financial history or money although I am working to change that.  All together I am just really stuck on what my next steps might be at this age and I would love to hear what more seasoned investors have to say or anybody with an opinion in general.   

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!  

Thank you,

Jesse 

[Thomas S.]

Get hands on experience working in the buildings trades. That work will give you both the money and the knowledge to do flips. The more experience you have the better.

Or save enough money to partner with a experienced flipper.