Acquiring first rental property

[Matt LeDonne]

I am new to the real estate game but very eager to get involved. I would like to get started by purchasing a multifamily rental property, most likely house hack and live in one unit and rent the others. What would be a good set of steps to see this come to fruition? More specifically, should I locate a real estate agent first, determine what I can finance next, find the property third, etc.? Or is there a different order that would be more ideal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!