19 year old seeking investment knowledge

[Taylor K.]

Hey guys,

I am 19 years old with the intentions of getting into real estate. I am currently enrolled in community college and have found out that college is not for me. I would rather educate myself without wasting thousands of dollars paying for irrelevant classes. I am hoping to be able to quit soon and begin my career in real estate investing. 

 I currently have a little over $5,000 to my name. I work making $10 an hour getting paid under the table. I want to eventually have many rental properties. So here is my question, what should be the first steps into getting started in real estate? 

Any information is appreciated. Thanks