I’m staying positive and reading my books and listening to the podcasts but still I feel like I have more questions the more I listen and learn.

I've been reading a book called the 10X rule and that's definitely helped me have the right mindset to deal with stuff like this.

I recently picked up two books which are Brandon Turners rental property investing and little or no money down book, both have been great so far but i know this is just the beginning on my great real estate journey and i will need to obtain more knowledge. i have a question that i want to get off my chest and i have been itching to ask, for all my experienced investors and not so experienced investors if you where my age or if you are my age, the information that you know now and situations you have experienced what would YOU do if you where in my shoes to start off?

@Deepika TandonOne of you may need to go part time in you W2 to qualify, here is a good article. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/09/25/your-complete-guide-to-the-real-estate-professional-tax-loophole/

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I'm soaking up as much knowledge as possible, through podcasts, various youtube videos, guides here on Bigger Pockets, and anyone who's willing to talk real estate with me.I've started looking into the local REIA groups to meet other investors in the area, just to get some insight into challenges, triumphs, and over all experience in the business here in Charlotte and surrounding areas. 

I'm also looking for local agents that could guide me in the right direction.

I would definitely recommend getting started by reading as many books and learning as much material as you can about investing.

Recommended Books for new investors?

Need to know the numbers as everyone keeps saying.....anyone have any suggestions on sources/specific books that could help?