You came to the right place to learn more about real estate investing!

I work with Property Management in Houston but can recommend some great networking/educational events for you :) Check out Space City REI - there's monthly meetups with an educational speaker relating to real estate investing and there are plenty of Investors looking for Wholesalers out there! 

Quote from @Anne Christensen: I'm just starting my real estate adventure, but I do rent my basement on my primary home. 

They specialized in concrete tilt up, but did a lot of time and materials work for a self made real estate tycoon who owned a lot of Federal Way.Along the way I got my CPA license and practiced in several differing sectors including doing some work with low income housing projects.As far as my start in RE, it was with buying my first personal SFR and later moving to a new residence. 

@Christian Artuso welcome to the forums and on starting your real estate investing journey.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Quote from @Timothy Villa: Hey Everyone, I am very to to real estate investing and trying to learn about many of the different strategies.

Akku, solid move getting into real estate early.

Just wanted to introduce myself and enjoying the Bigger Pockets site and forums.

@James Anderson, as a licensed real estate agent, it's pretty straightforward, and I assume my take will be similar to that of other agents.