What are the first 3 steps?

[Gabriella Vehrs]

I'm just starting out in my interest in real estate investing. I've been reading and consuming content for 8 months, my husband and I are working to save our first 25k, and I have a hefty student loan bill I'm paying down. 

So what are the first baby steps? Do I start looking for deals right now? Do I work to build my credit score? I have "fair" credit in the high 600 range. Do I wait until I have 25k? I'd like to have our first multiplex in the next 5 years. What do I need to be doing now to be in a position to buy in a few years?

Some context...

I just recently took an entry level job in sales as a recent college grad. I'm hoping to grow my salary into the 6-figure range in the next 5 years. Right now my husband makes enough that I can use 100% of my salary for saving and student loans. I also reside in Fresno, California, so advice related to that would be awesome too!

Thanks, awesome BP folks!