@Patrick Abram as @Kevin Mika said there are many paths and some are full time jobs where others are much more passive. Based on having a family and working a full time job I am assuming you are looking for a more passive strategy such as rental property. I would take inventory of what you have. Cash, time, hustle, credit, relationships etc and then find a way to leverage that.
If I can make some assumptions, you are probably like most of us (especially when starting out) that you are a bit tight on cash and time. If that's true, I would dive into podcasts/audiobooks while driving/doing chores etc while simultaneously focusing on tightening the belt to save cash for a down payment and cleaning up your credit.
Then when opportunity strikes you will be both mentally and financially prepared to jump!
