Proper steps in acquiring a second Investment property

[James Robinson]

Hello! To Everybody on BiggerPockets!

My name is Jimmy Robinson

I'm 25 years old, live in the Beautiful state of Maryland on its Eastern Shore and I am currently in the process of trying to acquire my Real Estate License.

I have been doing Commercial & Residential painting for about 12 years now, I started bar-tending/Managing at a local restaurant 3 years ago. BUT IM READY TO GET MY FEET WET IN A NEW ADVENTURE!

I  bought my first home about a year ago and plan on doing a in-house flip on the property but I'm not in a rush to turn this project over. In the mean time what would be the proper way for me to try and acquire a second investment? kind of help me get me house flipping wheels turning.... I would rather not dig into the funds that I currently have put away for my own home, Are there certain loans that would be beneficial to me in this situation, even with not much money to get started? 

Thanks To All, Look forward to learning from you!