Hello, My grandfather was a commercial real estate investor and my mother was a loan processor for a title company. Both of them taught me much about real estate. But, I continued my education by joining a REI club, networking and learning the market. A continued education is important.
When I felt that I was ready and I had my finances in order, I purchased townhomes and rented them out. Being a landlord was an experience. Eventually, I sold them and became a loan broker. I will probably get back to investing but, in a different direction.
Only you can decide what part of real estate you will want to do. Everyone can tell you of the success that they have had in whatever part of real estate that they do. But, what part do you have an interest in? My best advice is to follow your heart and do what you want to do. I have been on the investors side and the paper side and both have been exciting. Good Luck and Merry Christmas.