Take a class on Financial Planning at a local Junior College. 

Choosing a market for your first investment should be as close to local as possible or you won't learn anything and will be too hands off.

Have you tried attending any FREE local real estate meet ups in your area?

Not only is the new owner taking subject to local law, but taking subject to means current owners cannot conduct sham sales in order to evade tenant protections. 

@Alex Rivera Jr.Depending on where you live starting out with a house hack is a great option locally.

Connect with fellow investors, mentors, and experts through local meetups, events, and online communities.

Thank you.You will have to pay a little more if you go the HM route, and for the first one or two if you have a good local, conventional lender that will do that you would be okay, but HML are great for speed, efficiency, and some quirks, depending on the lender.It might also depend on your capital and how much you are wanting to spend on the first one.

We were currently spending $850/mo for a local 1000 sqft garage space that was being used for storage and shop purposes.

Not sure if someone out there or a local company specializes in these type of transactions?

To kickstart your journey, consider networking with local investors to gain valuable insights.