BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

You manually dial until you start making money. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

You'll need money for: closing costs, down payment (if any), operating capital to get the construction/rehab started (most HMLs reimburse you in draws for the work completed), along with some liquid reserves on top of that.

I have been working with many people who are just trying to get started with real estate investing.

By purchasing a multi-unit property, living in one unit, and renting out the others, you can cover your mortgage payments and start building equity while gaining rental income.

It's going to be tough to buy a property without steady W2 income.  8k is a good start, but you might need to keep saving.  

I’m currently looking to invest in Kansas City, starting with a few fix-and-flips and eventually getting into residential development. 

Welcome to BP Bianca, if you currently don't have much capital, find some partners in your network that have the funds to get started in RE but are hesitant since they never purchased anything yet.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.