I am a novice investor who is looking for some solid tips and tricks on where to begin.

Always great to do research and not rush too quickly, but its almost always better when people "make the leap" sooner rather than later like you said, I'd recommend at least putting some pen to paper on a date/deadline to do your first deal versus someday

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

On the other hand I can't find a thing about Traceestate.com, i cant only find the website.

Start flipping on the side  and once that experience is on par and you have determined you like it, then move on it.

I’m thrilled to join this vibrant group as a first-time homebuyer currently under contract on my first home! 

Hi BP Community,I’m a “new” investor and find myself in an in between phase that seldom gets talked about on the podcasts or in the forums.

Same as what you're doing right now, I'm focused on getting into a live-in-flip.Did you find your property off market?

Skiptrace them on Propstream.

But with every successful transaction, my confidence got a boost, and I got more comfortable taking on bigger projects.