New to Real Estate(Chicagoland Area). How do I get started?

[Jeremiah Ellison]

Hi, I'm new hear and have a genuine interest in Real Estate. I watch a lot of HGTV LOL. I just graduated with a 2 year degree in Construction Management and am currently working at entry level, not managing anything, just getting my feet wet. My ultimate goal is to be self employeed or bring in good side money while working a regular job. 

My question is, how do I get started? I've read about flipping houses, investing, and whole sale. Ultimately I'm more interested in whole sale as it seems like a faster process with no hassle of dealing with tentants or expensive fixes. What's funny is that I read on these boards how most newbies start out in wholesaling, so I'm definitely newbish. Hopefully not delusional in my ulitmate goal

I don't have any money saved up whatsoever and currently don't make much income for now. Is there anything I can do to get my feet wet? I also work 40 hours a week, so I don't know how doable my situation is.