What actions should you take while waiting for an inheiritance?

[Jason Connolly]

I'm currently reading all I can on the topic of real estate investing in general. I have at least a few months before I have my start-up capital in my hands. I'm very interested in using this money as a starting point to becoming a full time real estate investor. What actions should be taken in the interim to best prepare myself to make my first deal? Thanks for any input.