Getting my ducks in a row before first deal

[Anthony Yannuzzi]

I'm a 23 year old recent college graduate that wants to dive in the world of real estate investing. I'm been focusing on real estate education by reading books, podcasts, and BP for some time now. Two months ago, I got my first credit card in order to build credit. 

How should I focus on building credit?

Other than building credit and saving capital, what else should I be doing to prepare for my first deal (which I hope to be sooner rather than later)?

Thanks!