Welcome Conrad to Bp connect with other investors ask pros question on forums read ultimate beginners guide it will help you and go to local Rei meetings you never know who you can connect with to help you on your journey.I'm learning so much I'm educating my self with Rei books and you will get where you want to be.Good luck David c

The steps are simple: get involved with that REIA, as another fellow told you, read the guides on BP, listen to the podcast, start educating yourself, and start analyzing deals.

Welcome to BP @Joseph Resurreccion Check under the education tab above and look for the Free Ultimate Beginners Guide.

Welcome to Bp James I'm from Tampa ,fl. myself born and raised educate yourself with Rei books ,ask question from pros and listen to podcast read ultimate beginners guide you will find your niche and also go to Rei clubs in your area you will succeed.Good luck David c.

If you feel you've educated yourself well enough to make a start (never stop learning), then begin networking with people.

To address the common rebuttals, many folks will say "education" but this is really an abused idea.  

I also know many landlords whose cash flow never improved due to ever increasing taxes, not to mention vacancy and maintenance and perhaps the all too frequent floods. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookCouple good reads 9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldUltimate Guide to wholesalinghttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

@Martin Berkeley, you are in the right place to get started with the education. 

In case you haven't already read them, check out the guides in the education section as well as the online course.