Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

I'm not yet an investor, but got interested while attending a seminar a few weeks ago (a Strongbrook affiliate).

I recommend attending your local REIA meetings and connecting with some seasoned investors.

I hooked up with the local REIA & have been attending REI weekly meetings in different parts of the Tampa area, networking & learning the ropes.

And you get the benefit of having over 70 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

We will be attending some of the local REIA meetings soon all across the metro Atlanta.

I hope to attend as many networking opportunities as possible and maybe I will run into you all one day.

@Jeffrey Townsend@Clair Robinson@Troy GandeeI organized an "Investor's Happy Hour" in the fall of 2015 and 30 local investors and realtors attended.  

If you will be attending that school make sure you look at Henderson rentals instead of vegas or the commute will wear you out once you switch out of California mode. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.