Hi @Dominick Hayes, don't become one of the many who get all fired up and then get distracted or discouraged and then a couple months later drop off BP never to be heard from again :)
Couple ideas for getting rolling:
find other real estate investors in your area. Talking to a few folks in person helps bring reality to what you are reading about/listening to on BP
Go talk to some mortgage lenders. Find out what info they need to prequalify you for a loan. Get an idea of what your current options are in terms of what you could buy with 3-5% down. Learn about 203k loans and Fannie May Homestyle loans. If you feel comfortable starting with a fixer that can be a great way to get into something for a good deal.
Sign up on Zillow to receive daily updates on what is coming on the market in the area(s) you might be interested in. Get a feel for the market/prices.
Ask around among friends and family or other investors to find a good agent to work with
Check your credit and see if there is anything you can do to improve it if needed.
Get a basic understanding of numbers that will lead to cash flow on a 2-4 unit property
Start looking at properties and running the numbers.
Don't be afraid to jump in. You'll learn more by getting into something than by sitting on the sidelines.
Best of luck getting rolling.