I've been researching and learning everything I can for the last few months now but I think I need to just jump in and get some experience.

this is what I love about RE you get paid to learn and do deals.

Hey gang, I’m learning, reading, listening to podcasts, meetups, etc.

I am excited to meet with like thinking individuals and both learning and contributing to this group.Thanks Tracy

A new realtor trying to learn everything I can

By sheer force I've learned the hard way where you can, cannot and should consider purchasing a permittable vacation rental on the Oregon Coast. 

Market is priced based on auction style, so a lousy house can be sold higher than a good home sometimes depending on seasonality and availability of buyers. 

There were a lot of things I did not know about the business of multifamily, however, the biggest “A ha” lesson I learned was actually about economics.

@Jay Hinrichs - suppose I learn something new every day!

You sound (I could be wrong, but probably not) like you want to use your background to eliminate some of the guesswork, but real estate investing is learned by being at properties, talking with other investors, going to meetups, etc.Predictive data for investors is wholly flawed because it can't see inside of the houses.