We have been talking about getting into investing for awhile now but am unsure on what our first step should be.

You will find your next steps in that education.

This is my first step just gaining as much knowledge as humanly possible I have saved up about 40,000 and have access to VA home loans just trying to figure out what strategy is the best to start so I can direct my focus on that any insight or opinion Is greatly appreciated.

I have a 4 step stairway on a hill between roadway and sidewalk.

however the main point is if for some reason your borrower has a hiccup do you have the funds to step in and cure their first loan. 

The author lives in Cali and did all his flips and rehab/hold investments out of state without ever stepping foot in the properties: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-...I hope this help and don't hesitate to ask questions!

Often people are closer to retirement and are happy to have zero loan payments, just cash flow and real estate to pass on to their heirs (hello, stepped up tax basis).

I've been studying real estate for years now and am looking to take the next step and put all my planning into action!

I guess what I'm asking is what should my next step be especially with the fact the property is about a 5 hour drive away from me.

I just got the first water bill that seems to indicate a pretty significant leak (or error) and I'm not sure what my next step is.