I know you can read, and read, and read, and watch different videos and listen to podcasts, but nothing beats someone guiding you and you actually getting out there, but I'm struggling with what I should do first.My biggest questions are:Where do I start?  

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Videos (also geo-located)5.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention a niche of interest, i added three links below for your review and selection of one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I will add that I also break down questions based on whether they are looking more at buy and hold or fix and flips e.g. asking if they plan to use a property manager isn't relevant if they're rehab and resale, nor is DOM in a neighborhood important for a buy and hold.  

You type "how to find cash buyers" in Google and youtube and read articles and watch videos.

Even the podcasts that have topics which I don't think will be relevant to me in my buy-and-hold mindset (wholesaling, flipping, etc) - I always get something out of them.I actually just closed Nov. 23 on my first rental property (I need to get that story posted on the forum, but I am waiting until I get my first actual rent payment from the property manager so it feels real). 

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/video/this-dollar88...Gotta love CA real estate. 

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Then I would buy a chromecast to us with my smartphone and sit in front of my tv during all of my free time and watch 100 hours of videos on youtube after typing into search "find motivated sellers" or "sean terry" or "joe McCall" or "build buyer's list" or "wholesaling real estate"