I currently have about 50,000 saved and want to start putting it to use, knowing real estate is one of if not the safest investments.

Quote from @Jackson Harris: Hey Kai'ler for our STR portfolio and what our investors do is start getting it listed on Facebook/Zillow rental/Furnish Finder/etc now as a LTR for that time period you're talking about.

If you feel bad and want to save people money, start with a free pre-screening.

I want to start investing in real estate in America in the near future, since I am not in America, I live in Europe, more precisely in Serbia, any advice and contact will mean a lot to me.

Airbnb started out by renting couches, airbeds and rooms.

Ah yes, I own property in Tulsa but actually also have a real estate automation company with nationwide coverage - I started adding markets to the list to illustrate the range of areas we cover but should definitely add Tulsa to the list as well!

Any tips for how to even get started with collecting?

Started the process on 1 house in Cape Coral Nov. of 2021. 

Quote from @Greg Gallucci: I'm starting to look into the Huntsville market.

Kid in college and one starting to drive   blah blah blah.I'm sure there are numerous places to cut money for sure.