I have wanted to start investing in real estate for a while now and I have recently taken the next step by educating myself on the process I plan to purchase my first rental within the coming year.

I’m not sure when to decide that I “know enough” to make this kind of investment, or if I should continue educating myself before pulling the trigger on a property. 

@Raymond Keith WhittingtonStart real estate investing by educating yourself, setting clear goals, building a network, understanding your budget, choosing a strategy, analyzing potential deals, starting small, and learning about legal and tax planning.

I’d also recommend taking your state’s mandated training/education for real estate licensure.

I began educating myself and exploring ways to achieve financial freedom as soon as possible, which led me to real estate investing.

@Joel SiguawDo nothing with it until you educate yourself to know what you are doing.

I'd say your first move should be to house hack and get out of the apartment, this is the most beginner-friendly way to get started, and as you continue to educate yourself you'll be better equipped to find other deals as you learn.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

Educate yourself on the basics of house hacking.

You can buy a list of investors or build one yourself by creating a website, driving traffic through educational content, and offering value.