Question on investment options

[Jaime Bisbey]

Hello, I am new to BiggerPockets and the world of real estate investing. I am not even sure if I will receive any responses to this, but I figured why not put a question out there to get some opinions that I may be able to research more and expand my knowledge? I am currently reading a few books, and just started exploring the BiggerPockets forums and tools the site has to offer. 

Let me lay some background for my question. I have just graduated college, bought my first house with my fiance, and work a basic 9-5 during a world wide pandemic. I know I will enter the industry of real estate investing, I just want to gather enough knowledge and the right connections and networking before I do. 

My question is, if you were in my situation, with 25-30k ready to invest in my first property, where would you begin? This is a broad question, and in no way am I looking to just listen to any response I am given, I am just curious of ideas and opinions. Maybe your response will be driven by some experience or knowledge I do not have, that will help me learn! Thank you for reading, and any response or opinion you may have for me.