New REI wondering how to get started.

[Pedro Santos]

Hello just wanted to start off by informing everyone that I'm completely new to REI but I know that this is something that I want to dive into without hesitations. I have never invested in anything in my life but I want to start building a portfolio to financially secure my future. One goal of mine is to rent out 5+ unit buildings, i don't know if I should start into such a big project or work slow first with single family homes.

So my question is how does someone at a young age get involved with REI when there's so many factors, information and laws that goes into this field?

Should I look for a mentor or a specialist broker who can guide me into making the right moves with my investments?

And if so how do I go about asking someone to help me, that request seems like a burden to anyone.