Or, if my better option would simply be to keep saving and learning for the time being.

Google Sheets and Quickbooks are going to be your best option

This strategy allows investors to start building equity and cash flow while minimizing personal living expenses.Networking and Education: Many investors begin by attending real estate networking events, joining investment groups, or taking educational courses to learn about different investment strategies and opportunities.Creative Financing: Some investors explore creative financing options, such as seller financing, private lending, or using retirement funds for real estate investments.Turnkey Properties: Investing in turnkey properties can be a straightforward way for new investors to enter the market.

Depending on how your income looks, you Non-QM might also have to be an option. 

Plenty of options without dropping 10k.

The seller may just not want to deal with the headache of working with contractors and be looking to get the property off their hands ASAP - a seller credit may be a welcome option for the seller. 

I have my license with Keller Williams now, but they gave me the option to choose another broker while still paying my full tuition through their prep program so I would also highly recommend Keller Williams as a broker.

It may be difficult or confusing at first, but if you research these options, you will find something that will fit in your long term goal category!

I have recently purchased a program which provides me with up to date A-B contracts, assignment contracts and option contracts.

So if you have to put in a little effort, you might as well start with self-guided research.So I'm thinking the Free Research option is looking better and better.But nevermind, like I said, search for "Than Merrill".