@Dustin BudnyWelcome your profession should be a big help to real estate.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

A long time property manager and investor in the area was the "professor".Also, attend your local REIA meeting and get to know people.

You may want to consider checking out the BWI Meetup (Google it, it will come right up) as it isnt too far from you and many BP members attend.

I plan to attend the one coming up on Tuesday, July 12th! 

If it allows you to leave your regular job in a few years, you'll really enjoy the freedom you have to attend her events, chaperone field trips, meet her off the school bus, etc.  

@Valentin CancholaWelcome your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

@Arael AvinuWelcome thanks for your service.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

I've been reading and attending seminars for about 3 years and feel it's overdue for me to get off my duff and do something with my knowledge.

@Karena WongWelcome your profession should be the source of all the private $ you will need.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

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.