You also need a team.  

I am on the support team.

Some folks are willing to partner with newbies - it's all about relationship building and building your team.

You are right Drew eventually I am going to find an agent , loan officer, and handyman , so that I can develop a team of people to accomplish my goal,and I only have one goal and that is to purchase a 4unit property before I retire within a year or two, Thanks guys for your response..

It is actually easier than new construction when you have the right team.

My team and I would be happy to help you with anything you need, we work on the premise that if you help people get what they want you get what you want.Jim

I'm a fledgling RE investor located in Schertz, TX and i am trying diligently to get my team together ASAP.

He and his "team" are in the middle of a dream deal, 4.2 million purchase 1.5 million rehab 1.3 million finance and sale cost when its complete there looking at 14 to 17 million.  

I'd suggest networking and teaming up with others in your area doing what you ultimately want to do.

I'm a Licensed Realtor in the Los Angeles region who analyzes and extracts Bulk data from MLS and private listings to determine the best Cash Flow, Rehab, and high ROI properties currently on the market.Looking to create a team of like-minded people interested in sharing the knowledge, experience, and wealth that Real Estate Investing offers.