I’m unable to reach the tenant via phone or email and I want to access the property to get a certificate of occupancy and to document the condition of the property.Can I just go there with the police and if no one answers the door bust it open?

There are some great online screening services out there3.

@Chris Seveney any documents would be helpful. 

What type of property would be best:I'd say start small only because you are still young, so perhaps intern with a really awesome wholesaler in your area or find one that is exceptional somewhere in the country and be their virtual assistant (scrubbing their lists or doing online marketing for them] What banks would be best to get a loan from should I need one:I won't worry about the banks just yet, focus on building your foundations and in the process, you'll get a good lender while on the journey to successBusiness and real estate books/ebooks I should read:MUST buy a hard copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad & buy the CashFlow board game [find a friend of yours who likes a challenge and play the CashFlow game with them-they might be a potential partner in your business in the nearest future] Pitfalls/rookie mistakes beginners make:Make a ton of mistakes!

I can be very savvy when it comes to tech so can definitely leverage some online/app and other resources to hit the ground running.

I can be very savvy when it comes to tech so can definitely leverage some online/app and other resources to hit the ground running.

Opening a separate account is very easy with online accounts such as Citi 360.

Get financing approved.Write a contract (can find a state contract online or make one!).

I made a tester on my own that connects to my air compressor from parts at the hardware store but I believe you may be able to find one online.  

I enjoy reading the BP forum and plan to document the entire process to help the next investor avoid some of the mistakes I will undoubtedly make!