Im a new investor and need help

[Emmanuel Antoine]

I’m 21 years old I have about 3000 saved up (not much ). I’m very interested in real estate. I live in New York City which is very expensive. I want to buy property but it would take years for me to have enough money to put down a down payment for a house here (37500-65000 is the price range on a house ). I thought about wholesaling but it’s hard finding deals because they don’t last long. I was thinking about getting my real estate license so that I can have access to the mls but I don’t know if that would make a difference. Then again I’m also thinking about investing out of state in a cheaper market so I can buy my first rental property . I’m just really need some guidance and advice.