Self educate by reading books and listening to podcasts. Also, find a mentor. This is an excellent way to get hands on experience before you go off on your own.
All of this can be learned with a few google searches or Youtube videos. The hardest part is discipline and to actually drive up and down streets noting properties that may be distressed. You can purchase lists online but they have been farmed by countless wholesalers.
@Sam Lewis I already found a few properties in Baltimore that has potential but I’m having trouble finding the owner’s contact information. How do I find their information like phone number and current address?