Look at how people invested 20, 40, or 60 years ago.

If people complain about something I dont go right away.

Hi @Kenzer Hodgson to @Sarah Kensinger's point above, I'm not a fan of so many people spreading legal advice/insight on the forums, but at least it's better than Instagram/Facebook and YouTube. 

So many people did DIY.

Not going to get into a discussion about people being able to do what they want in their house but in PA, recreational use is still illegal. 

Florida should be busy currently with people staying in the Winter to get away from the cold & snow. 

People were panicking about their roofs collapsing and willing to pay almost anything to get someone up there to shovel them off.

McElhannon: I'm curious on peoples go to approach to secure financing for an investment property - use a broker? 

I'm entirely new to real estate investing, but I have a high risk appetite because I have seen other people achieve amazing things that many say cannot be done.

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc.