24 Yr Old Looking To Finally Start Real Estate Investing

[Blake Mackenzie Hochadel]

Whats up Bigger Pockets? My name is Blake, Located in Cleveland, OH.  Being a year removed from college I have decided I want to start real estate investing.  

Living in a good market for investing and being around friends/family who are successfully making money off real estate investing I've finally decided this is what I want to pursue.   

I have a decently strong network with the local investing community (friends/family) but personally do not have the initial capital.  

I am looking for insights on what some of my best options would be to hit the ground running and start making this a reality within the next year.  

Looking forward to your responses!