Newbie Advice Requested - 1st Investment property

[Janine Hoke]

Hi Bigger Pockets family.  I'm new to this realm and am looking to purchase my first investment property of a single family home.  I am a new to home ownership and am coming up on my my 2 year anniversary in my first home in November 2020.  I'm looking to focus on Section 8 rentals.

I'm looking for any tips or advice.  Open-ended to be sure that I don't limit anyone to advise in whatever way they choose that can help me.  ie, What should be my first step be?

Thank you in advance!!!