Here’s my honest advise; consider studying for and obtaining your real estate sales license, and obtain a part time position with a real estate agency that will provide training, guidance, and oversight.  

I am a 31 year old father and husband looking to get started in real estate so that my wife does not have to work anymore.

For example, are you looking for coaching for large multifamily, storage facilities, short-term rentals, mobile home parks, how to scale a single-family portfolio, or any other specific real estate strategy?

I've been interested in real estate for as long as I can remember.

Hello, I am a 21 year old embarking on my journey into real estate, specifically focusing on multi-family properties.

I would ask either the title company or a real estate attorney in the area what government agency to report them to.

Real estate is not the end all be all panacea for building wealth, there are a lot of other options many of which will give you way fewer headaches than real estate will!

Quote from @Paul Stewart: I've noticed a growing trend among new real estate investors in my area.

So, I DON'T trust my ability to determine someone's character based on a few minute casual conversation and I DO trust my ability to manage even difficult tenants. 

Don’t forget to network and educate yourself through podcasts and local real estate groups.