Hi, if you took inventory of your strengths then you might be able to narrow down which area within "real estate" that you should start in.

Trying to narrow down markets to areas with good jobs, pop growth, friendly landlord laws, ideally 2% rule cashflow, but then with BRRRR. 

Then I check AL and Home Advisor to see if there are any reviews from past clients that can help narrow my search.In all cases, I'd make the effort to get multiple quotes.

I once had a perspective tenant apply looking professional and nice, while on social media we could see what type of lifestyle he led (non stop partying and drugs)   You need to be careful why you say no, but finding red flags can sure help narrow down the search. 

Avoid the "shiny object syndrome" by narrowing down your niche as soon as possible.

That said, my two cents would be to not narrow your focus.

I’m at the very front end of my journey but I’m working hard to narrow things down so I’m not shooting blindly into the night.

The first step is to determine how much time you can devote to real estate investing: it will help you narrow your focus to either passive or active RE investing.

Gardner As @John Warren pointed out, you have to narrow down to one area of focus. 

And the really dedicated probate practitioners spend a few thousand each year for hours of continuing legal education.Can you narrow that down a bit?