Looking to invest in my first property

Hey everybody, I’ve been interested in real estate since 2022 and started off wholesaling. I haven’t gotten too far with that, but I’ve learned a lot throughout the years. I'm now looking into getting my first property sometime next year, but I'm in no rush and want to make sure I take the right steps. If anybody would be willing to meet up for lunch or coffee (on me, of course), I’d really appreciate the opportunity to hear about your experience and get some tips or advice on getting started.