Focusing on education in the beginning is very important.

Thanks for having me, and I'm looking forward to continuing my education in real estate investing.

I completed the required education and passed the federal and Nevada state exams last Saturday.

Welcome Conrad to Bp connect with other investors ask pros question on forums read ultimate beginners guide it will help you and go to local Rei meetings you never know who you can connect with to help you on your journey.I'm learning so much I'm educating my self with Rei books and you will get where you want to be.Good luck David c

The steps are simple: get involved with that REIA, as another fellow told you, read the guides on BP, listen to the podcast, start educating yourself, and start analyzing deals.

Welcome to BP @Joseph Resurreccion Check under the education tab above and look for the Free Ultimate Beginners Guide.

Welcome to Bp James I'm from Tampa ,fl. myself born and raised educate yourself with Rei books ,ask question from pros and listen to podcast read ultimate beginners guide you will find your niche and also go to Rei clubs in your area you will succeed.Good luck David c.

If you feel you've educated yourself well enough to make a start (never stop learning), then begin networking with people.

To address the common rebuttals, many folks will say "education" but this is really an abused idea.  

As economists will point out, when you give buyers and sellers access to critical information about pricing that was not available beforehand the wide margins at which savvy buyers were able to take advantage of less educated sellers begin to tighten up.