Advice for beginner

[Jacob Butler]

I'm pretty new to the investing world, I have a few small mutual funds but nothing major. I really like the idea of real estate investing, and I'm looking to get started. My situation is a bit complex, I'm just about to leave the military, and buy my first house utilizing a VA loan, my current plan is to buy a duplex live in one side and rent the other. I am married with two children so as much as i normally love risk ive been trying to scale it back a little, i was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me before i begin? (note I'm moving to the Newark OH region, and plan to start expanding my portfolio around there)