New to all of this

[Robert Cook]

Hi there, My names Robert and I'm 22 years old from Central Massachusetts. I currently work in IT but for years I've wanted to get into Real Estate Investing. My goal is to own at least 2 rental properties by the age of 25. I am also interested in buying/ flipping houses. More so lately, I've developed a passion for homes. I find myself constantly driving around looking at beautiful homes and always looking for a good deal. I have little knowledge about real estate investing and hope I can get some insight and guidance. What are some steps I can take to start preparing to buy my first rental property? My fiancé and I are expecting our first child and will need more space soon. I've considered looking into multi family homes and living in it while I rent the other half. Is this a good idea? How can I do a lot of this with little or no money down? I appreciate any and all help! Thank you!