I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

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Don't expect to learn complex issues with extremely significant consequences from online forums.

It shows up in my online account, but they have not allowed access to the funds.  

Impeccable maintenance personnel the first thing that happen when i moved in is fricKIN  happening again no joke.

Thanks For the Advice @lydia &  @Ray Hage, thatsh helpful. ive Just started the online training and about 3hrs into the 75 hrs so Wish me luck!

Learn and Network:Learn as much as you can about house flipping by using online resources, books, or courses.

As I mentioned I finished my post graduate education 50 years ago, so my experience may not be so relevant in today's world, with so much of the information we received in college courses available on line for free.  

It would be great if @Dan Deppen also chimed in. I

In terms of deal flow I would reach out to a couple of wholesalers, agents and join some local investor groups either on Facebook or online local community to start.