You can read more books, network with contractors, improve your current properties (overdue repairs/capex), make connections with investors, and build a team for future deals.

It was close to the public library, where Ashley liked to borrow books and movies, and there was enough space for their clothes and kitchen wares and their cats.

Use resources like BiggerPockets webinars, books, and mentorship.

My favorite book and the one that got me started was Set For Life by Scott Trench (a Bigger Pockets book).Also, if you are in the position to do so, house hacking is a great way to get started! 

BiggerPockets has a book about private lending and I’m one of the authors - so feel free to take a look if interest or respond with questions.

I call this a win in my book.

But if you want an ROI, as well,  the industry has been lying to you, and everyone else.Foreclosures, probates taxliens... all circumstances that explicitly do not drive motivation to sell.I am writing a book on the topic and here is a passage from my book.Circumstance does not imply motivation.

Clearing debt and saving up shows you’re laying a solid foundation, and the podcasts and books you’re diving into will definitely help you along the way.

Real estate investing is not rocket science, buy some books here on BP and don't pay anyone for their system!

@Andy Port , This is the book I wish I'd read when I started...and I think it should be required reading for every beginner and pro.