Newbie, how do I get started

[Damian Hill]

Hello all, I am new here and freshly looking to get started investing in real estate. I have previous mortgage experience working as a loan officer for countrywide home loans. Currently I work as an admissions counselor for an online school. 

Although I have completed college courses and earned my MBA my income is mediocre . My credit is shabby and my savings does not exist. I am tired of living check to check and am looking for advice to get started. 

Someone has turned me onto a RE course online for only $200 to get licensed. Can any of you great minds give me advice here at ground level. I am very excited to get started and ready to embark on this journey to financial freedom.