Newbie from Brainerd, Minnesota!

[Sterling Barringer]

Hey everyone!

I've been reading tons of articles and posts on this site, so I figured I should join up and ask some questions of my own.

So, first things first. I'm 18, which brings me to my first question. Can I even get involved in the real estate scene, or do I need to just read everything I possibly can and try to get started in a few years? I actually have a little bit of management experience, and I believe I'm fully capable of making wise decisions and not acting impulsively and destructively, but my peers often give me a reputation that's very hard to break. Plus, I have very, very little money to actually do anything on my own at this point!

That being said, where should I start? Obviously, I've been reading the articles on here and some books about real estate investing. Any one have any books that they especially liked or thought would be very beneficial for a beginner? Any other tips or advice for a beginner?

Thanks for reading!!