Newbie from Worcester, MA looking to get into rentals

Hi everyone!

I am a newbie to the real estate game, and currently looking to get into rental properties.  My initial goal is a 3 or 4plex, but I am hoping to build my portfolio relatively rapidly.  I am a scientist in Cambridge right now, and I would really like to have more job flexibility so I don't need to commute 4 hours a day!  Current area of interest is Worcester and surrounding areas up to about an hour's drive, although that is flexible for the right property.    I would love to meet more people in real estate, and I plan to attend as many local events as I can. I am also interested in learning more about the wholesaling process, and would love to talk to folks doing that.   I am looking forward to learning as much as I can from the bigger pockets website and from all of you.   Thanks and take care.