Entry into Real Estate from 9-5

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Hello Everyone-

I'm new to the forums . I'm currently doing the 9-5 Gig as a staff accountant for a major supply company in the Northeast but am interested in getting into rental real estate. Although I need to learn much more about real estate in general, I have a strong financial and accounting background which I think helps me a bit as I understand how to read all financials and understand cash flow, etc. Does anyone have any advice for someone who is trying to make the transition from employee to business owner? What are some of the 1st steps that some of the more experienced people here in the forums did besides educate themselves which I'm trying to do more everyday :D

Thanks