New member in Tampa FL

[Willie Washington]

Hello Bigger Pockets community.  I am new member in Tampa, FL  looking to start an investment and development company by March 2017.  I currently teach so, I am looking for creative ways to build capital to start my first project.  The nature of my investing will start as flipping single-family homes, and evolve into multi-family rentals and later into renovation of distressed multi-family residences.  Any input, words of wisdom or advice would greatly appreciated.  I'm a sponge for learning, humble enough to know I don't know a lot and driven enough to do the work.

Thanks in advance