Play within your bank roll.If you have to get too creative then you probably aren't prepared for that level of play.Master your current game and build a large enough bank roll so you can tip toe to the next level. 

If I have a lot of extra time (usually at night if I'm watching TV), I'll look up all their info.

Any tips and reccomendtions for a 18 year old that plans on being done with school in a few years and getting involved in the market?

I might have just made you $10k with that tip, you are welcome.

Maybe it’s my inexperience.Anyway, I’m hoping to get some advice or tips, preferably from investors in my area of central KY that can understand my situation a bit, and help me figure out what to do to get my first deal under my belt.

@Devlin Harding, thanks for the tip!  

I'm not a CPA nor do I play one on TV but if I had to guess, with no LLC, and $50k W2 job, all $40k would be subject to SE.

What I need is guidance, tips, networking, and more education.

@Thomas Franklin I will take your questions as really good tips, I still have a lot to do.

I do not tip my contractor.