My first step after posting this is to get the Ultimate Beginners Guide and get a better idea of what I'm getting myself into.

I've read the BP's beginner guide.  

You don't want to gt into something that won't cash flow.  2. read this https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...3. check out his free course on investing https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-...

I highly suggest you to read, "The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing".

We(my partner and me) have discussed on the strategies which we need to adopt.1.Which strategy to a adopt as a beginner to attract customers?

Here's a little advice for BP1) Set up keywords for your area and interests so that you're notified when they're used and then start interacting.2) Read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide3) Go through applicable blogs and podcasts as there are a lot of great resourcesAdvice for REI...1) Study up on what you need to know/do for the 1st step and then do it, then repeat for all following steps until you have completed your first investment then repeat the process and keep learning.

So many beginners do not act because they are spending time figuring out how to finance with little to no money down.  

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Hi! I've been interested in getting into real estate investment for a long time but just decided to make the leap. Total novice but a quick study and willing to learn from folks who have experience sucess fully in the...

Working through the beginners course now, almost done.