Where do I start? Create a business name and plan? Education?

[Abram Howard]

Hello to anyone who reads this. I've been to many seminars, webinars, and trainings where I was told to buy a mentor and program that will take me the rest of my life to pay off. I don't know what information is true and what is not.

I am looking for the beginning steps, mostly knowledge/education, of real estate investing. I live in the Pacific Northwest if anyone has area specific knowledge.

Thank you!