Preparing to get into Real Estate

[Gavi Balsam]

Hi everyone! 

I am a 17-year-old senior in high school, I've been learning about Real estate investing for about 4 years now by reading books and watching podcasts. I am taking a gap year next year and going to University the year after which is when I'd like to start investing. I'm hoping I can get some advice about how I should be preparing to get into real estate as a young person in my situation. I am planning on getting into multi-family and my University is in New York.

 I have a little over $10,000 saved up so far. I am going to get a credit card so that I can get an excellent credit score by the time I'm ready to get a loan. I plan on working during University so that I have a reported income. Besides saving up more money and learning as much as I can, how else should I prepare? 

I appreciate any advice you guys can give me!