Can somebody walk me through finding my first deal?

[Maxwell Milholland]

Hello again Bigger Pockets community, Is there anybody out there willing to walk me through finding my first deal. A bit about me: I Live in Buffalo, New York and want to invest here (or nearby). In three months time, I will have around $10,000 I can invest into a property (more if I stumble upon a creative financing possibility) but at the very least 10K. I currently believe house hacking is my safest, easiest way into real estate. Any suggestions as to where to look, what to look for, which strategies to employ, etc, is greatly appreciated!