Trying to get started in real estate investing

[Drazen Quizon]

Hi, 

I want to get started in real estate investing, and figured that I would first need to learn as much as I can before my first attempt at purchasing a property. I've already started saving my own money as I feel that because I'm a student, I can't take on more debt by using other people's money. My goal for my first rental property is one that I can live in and rent out at the same time. I was wanting to know if there are any group meetings in the Toronto, Ontario area, or if there are any real estate investors in the area, that I can reach out to for advise in heading towards this direction. Anything helps!!

Thank you