First step for you is to study investing in income properties.Generally a rental property will have in the range of 4% -50% of rental income going toward expenses to maintain the investment before debt repayment (mortgage). 

Making money in real estate requires experience and starting with no or little money makes you study harder.As much as most of us probably wished for it, getting started with a lot of money in your pocket is a recipe for disaster: the temptation is to make the deal work by throwing money at it.If you want to go into real estate go with a syndicator with a good track record.

Would love to connect with people who can give me advice on what to look for or where to study for starting out.

Don't forget cost segregation studies as well. 

I would study AvantStay and some of their properties in your area or NC generally.

Study the market.

I remember studying your business model early on through your posts and early podcast episodes.

He has done his study for Georgia 31097 zip code and found for sale homes about 30% discount of the house that is listed on roofstock.

If you did a cost segregation study on the property in the past, you may have to recapture the depreciation taken in the past.capital gain tax rates are 0, 15 or 20%There is also a potential 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax.Also, don't forget state income taxes depending on what state the property is located or your state of residency.Best of luck!

Study it, got to meet ups, and learn your state rules and regs.