Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

[Mark Montagna, Jr.]

Hi All.  I am looking to get started investing in real estate and not sure exactly where to start.  I am in South Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County).  Wholesaling seems like a great place to start but I am not familiar with the "legality" of the wording that is necessary for a wholesale contract.  I can not qualify for a loan since I do not have two years of full-time work experience yet; therefore I can not buy a fix and flip or rental property.  Only other option would be a lease option agreement that I read out of Brandon Turner's book "Investing in Real Estate with No (and low) Money Down."  Any advice?  Also, if there are any investors in the area that are willing to meet and network I am all for it.  Looking to soak up as much knowledge as possible and constantly learn about the business.