24 yr old in Knoxville, TN interested in Real Estate

[Wellington Johnson]

Hello all, I posted about a year ago on here about trying to get into real estate investing. I had no idea about the obstacles that needed to be overcome in getting financing, finding deals, etc, but I kept learning and reading and at the same time finding a job where I could have steady income while I continued to learn. I had just recently graduated that previous year in December and desperately wanted to work and provide for myself. Fast forward a year and I have a steady job with income now wanting to take my first steps into looking for apartments to hold and rent out in the Knoxville area. 

I am still focused on being my own boss and putting in the incredibly hard work of being a successful real estate investor in the buy and hold philosophy.

If there is any advice, or wise words that you'd like to impart on me as a beginner here in Knoxville, TN or just in general, I would very much appreciate it!

[Omar Khan]

@Wellington Johnson Welcome to the forums. BP is a great place to educate yourself and learn from others. 

Would advice you to figure out what niche/area you want to focus on. Otherwise, you will be inundated with information (much of it not applicable in your case).