How to get started as a college student?

[Jason Fox]

I am currently in college and am itching to get started in investing and building a significant real estate portfolio.

I would appreciate some tips from people who have been in similar situations. I want to know what I can start doing now, obviously education is my primary focus, not just my college degree but my real estate education. Rest assured I have been studying relentlessly and need some help on what my next steps should be. 

For example should I look at partnering with local investors? Should I look at financing from my parents? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!