Here are a few recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing Check out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/ If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

You can also check out Brandon's book The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing , it's a great read for starters. 

Which route would you guys recommend I take as a beginner looking to invest?

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Most beginners are advised to start as a wholesaler, they know very little, and some of what they "know" or have been taught is wrong.Unfortunately, one can almost wake up and be a real estate agent.

Make sure to read the Ultimate Beginners Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing).

I posted this in the beginners forum yesterday and it did not gain any traction.