Get an education first and build your knowledge in the area of investing you want to be in.

I forgot to say, about the REIA that won't let me bring the baby.... one really good positive came out of it -- since I wasn't allowed to attend, the organizer was kind enough to personally take time educating me on the phone about what I was hoping to learn there anyway, so that was nice, saved me a trip too.  

@Adrian PascanuCheck out the extensive resources on BP under the education tab.Locate and attend several REIA club meetingsDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Education is huge in any investment some one makes.Alex

But her formal education and career path took her elsewhere.

I am currently almost two years into an investing education program with Rich Dad Education.  

Getting educated would be the best way to start.

Hello BP members,I'm looking to invest soon but I would like to educated on cash deals vs leverage..

Educating myself on wholesaling as we speak!

I am very familiar with the Katy, Memorial and Spring Branch areas of Houston, and now I am out in Cypress, Tx.To start my education, I have been listening to BP podcasts, and I have read Rich Dad Poor Dad and the Richest Man in Babylon.