21 year old college student. How to start?!

[Ryan McElroy]

HI, my name is Ryan and i am a 21 year old college student. I have been reading up on real estate investing for the past 8 months and am very eager to get started. I have around $5000 saved up with no college debt (i'm on on scholarship) or obligations at this point. Summer is closely approaching and i would like to take action while i have 4 free months off from class. Where do you all suggest i start considering my current life situation.

My ultimate goal is to create financial freedom at a very early age. I want to be able to retire young with a strong cash flow of passive income. Where should i start?