I would recommend searching for local Facebook groups to find events to attend.

@Anibal SanchezHave you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

Looking for some advice.A prior tenant did some malicious damage to my property.I called police, they attended and the report said they were wearing body worn cameras.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

You don’t even have to attend some conferences, some will publish a list of their speakers and/or attendees and you could simply reach out directly after researching their firms online.

Have you tried attending your local REIA's and real estate meet-up groups?

Are you attending the RPOA annual Expo next week in GR from the 21-23rd... it’s free?

You might get these days 60% leverage so you'll likely need 40% down payment plus reserves and the financial institutions will want you to keep those capital reserves in their institution.If you are a new investor, there's a couple of opportunities to get started. 

Attend events regularly, stay engaged in conversations, and keep learning through books and podcasts.

In my opinion, the best "first step" is to find a local REIA to attend.