Build up your confidence and start talking to as many people as possible.

What I have learned so far is to build up your network and try to stay away from realtors if you doing investing.

If your credit is bad, then I would suggest getting TWO full time jobs so that you can pay your bills off and build up some cash.

My goal is to learn different arenas of real estate investing and apply that knowledge to obtain financial independence. i intend to start out wholesaling properties part time for the next few years to build up income, pay off debts and help restore my credit.

I would like to invest in multi unit properties and as I build up my empire I would consider venturing over to rehab projects and deals of that nature.

im so fired up now. im currently going to turn 21yrs old soon. i plan on becoming REALLY rich by 30 (from both real estate and stocks) right now, for the next year, i plan on reading as much as possible about real estate and working 2 part time jobs to get some income and at the same time build up my credit since my parents told me if i dont have a good credit, banks wont finance me when i need it to get properties.

I enjoy the way that I have been able to build up my own worth and learn more about investments in real estate that I would like to be more involved in.

You need to work to build up your cash reserves, as you said.

I'm 22 years of age and just starting off the RE investment world; I believe going down the wholesaling path is the best route for me starting off, as I need to build up some cash flow.My question is, which is the better method to go and which is more accepted by lenders?

I'm going to take the unpopular route here, but my advice would be to repair your credit and build up some capital before buying more properties.