I'm 18 and want to be a young Real Estate investor.. Help..

[Alberto Gonzalez]

I am 18 and I want to be a Real Estate investor and well I've been doing my research on Real Estate for about 4 months now and I love the idea and I've always wanted to live financially free at a young age..  and real estate can give you that with hard work, but I need help... I don't know where to start since I have not alot of Knowledge.. any advice where to start.? I know Its good to find a mentor but how do I get to communicate with a investor in Real Estate.. Thank you!