Hey Alex,
Congrats on getting started! There are a lot of different avenues in real estate and it can be overwhelming when you first start out, but my advice is to just get the first deal under your belt. You are going to learn a ton from it and also learn about things you do and don't like. Maybe you are really handy and enjoy putting in the sweat equity. That could lead to future fix and flips or BRRRRs. Maybe you hate doing the handy work but have a knack for analyzing deals and end up getting your real estate license to help other investors. There's just so many options out there but the first step is getting that first deal.
The steps for getting your first deal are:
1. Identify the market you want to invest in (it sounds like you've already done this)
2. Identify your buy box (how many units, purchase price, etc.)
3. Talk to a few local banks and get preapproved - the best financing will be for properties you choose to occupy, so I'd recommend getting something with at least two units. One to live in and the others to rent out
4. Find an investor friendly realtor in your market that can email you listings that match your buy box.
5. Start analyzing deals regularly. You have to analyze a bunch, so when the right one does pop up you'll be confident in making an offer.
6. When you find a deal that interest you setup a showing. If the property is a good fit make an offer.
Those are the basic steps to get your first deal. What also helped me was going to local meetups to meet other investors. That's how I met the realtor that mentored me and got me my first deal. You have to put yourself out there and get out of your comfort zone.
If you could visualize a realistic first deal, what would that look like? Write those details down, then start looking for properties that match it. Try not to get too distracted on flipping, STR, MTR, etc. Just stick to one strategy for now.