How can I start in real estate?

[Cherno Bah]

Hello! I am Cherno S. Bah, from the Gambia. I graduated High School last year and since then, I have been reading books on financial education and investment. However, because of the impact the books had on me, I decided to focus my energy and attention on Real Estate investment, residential rental properties as my ticket to financial freedom and investment. I have been also reading books written by Biggerpokets members, especially Brandon Turner (thanks a lot Brandon!) and as a result of that, I bumped into the Biggerpockets Forum. I really have the passion and ready to work in order to achieve my goal, which is becoming a real estate investor in rental properties.

So, I need some advice and ideas on how to start this journey, though I am not living in America and some of you might not know the place called Gambia. I need help please.