I just attended the Bigger Pockets Conference and I discovered there were many books you can obtain through the Bigger Pockets website that might help you in your journey.

The breakout panel on property management tips is also something I'll plan to attend I haven't brushed up as much as I'd like on technology/AI opportunities to optimize PM. 

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

We were just invited and attended the new release of Airbnb's upcoming platform changes. 

Go to meet ups in the area, find out all active investors in that market, talk to brokers in the market who have clients looking for capital, attend events that you can network, and look into joining the various communities in real estateGino

Welcome @Rebecca Morris,These are the 10 first steps I would recommend to get started in REI (real estate investing):1) Educate Yourself: Read books, take online courses, and attend seminars about real estate basics, market trends, and investment strategies.2) Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve in real estate—whether it’s buying a home, investing in rental properties, or flipping houses.3) Choose Your Niche: Decide if you want to focus on residential, commercial, or industrial real estate, or perhaps a mix of these.4) Research the Market: Analyze your local real estate market.

Have read many books and attended seminars and dabbled, but finally ready to make my first investment. 

I recently went into a 50/50 LLC with a college friend to buy our first property in the college town we attended.

I also read daily and attend RE investor training courses regularly. 

Attend local meet ups, get on wholesalers lists, tell everyone what you're looking for.