whats my first step?

[Kenneth Cook]

Hello I'm Ken, and I'm starting my investment journey with learning as much as I can first so that I don't make common mistakes. so I'm all ears. What I want? to be financially independent, no working until I'm 70 , no 401k, no social security, or welfare. I'm thinking initially I need to flip a few houses, and then have at least 10-15 rental properties, or an apartment building. don't really know exactly whats the best way to start.