Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.I didn't see a specific REI area of interest mentioned and I posted the below links for three of the most popular niches for your to select one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Sharon Vornholt's videos and podcasts.

.$3000 > 1800That is my game anyway.

Im pretty sure i have a game that day but lets stay in contact.  

Sounds like you've got a solid game plan in place for tackling the considerable amount of knowledge everyone has to gain when they're starting out.

I had a real estate agent tour the property for me while taking videos/pictures, an inspector do the report, and then a property mgmt company handle mgmt. 

You can blog about your experiences on past deals, you can create your own podcast, you can have YT videos, etc.

Hello my husband Rod and I are starting out in the investment game  we are excited to get started and meet many other investors we can work with  we have three young children and are tired of being trapped in the rat race   

I read a lot of books on real estate investing and what youtube videos all day on strategies to reaching my goal by I want to hear from the bigger pockets community whats the step for a new investor and what strategy is best for the inexperience real estate agent from New Jersey!

Congrats on your first post and stepping into the investment game.