What is the Best Way to Find your First Buy?

[Jack Everett McMichael]

Hi!

I am new to real estate investing and currently still in college. I live in Cleveland and am looking for a single family property to buy, possibly fix up, and rent out. I have been reading books and educating myself on real estate, however I am eager to DO! I do not really have many connections yet, nor do I have any inside information on properties, or know a good real estate agent. I am wondering where the best place to start looking as a first time buyer is? Any advice or stories about how you came to buy your first property would be appreciated as well!