You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

Getting a house with over an acre of land isn't too hard for a good price out there. 

A duplex is a great way to start because that renter will help with your monthly out of pocket costs and it's a convenient way to get into real estate investing.

Quote from @Anne Christensen: I'm just starting my real estate adventure, but I do rent my basement on my primary home. 

Hey Jordan, I'd say house-hacking is one of the best ways to get into real estate investing.

Those were really good (Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Investor Group on FB if so inclined).  

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

My name is Ama and I have been wanting to get started with real estate investing for over 10 years now but there has always been something stopping me; not enough capital, credit, no team or connections, fear, etc.

Then you can buy a few books if you want but most of the information is here.There are thousands of people here who have shared libraries worth of information for free.You can get a phd in real estate right here if you read all the forums.