Confused as to where to start initially.

Hello,
My name is Shane, I am new to the whole real estate idea and new to the site. I need direction on where to start initially. I've looked and read the links on the left in the home page and watched the videos. I can't afford the books or material yet but I am really interested in the whole concept. If someone can point me in the direction or give me a title line to start with I would greatly appreciate it. I've watched the video that was sent to me via email today(video 1) and anticipate the future ones to be just as interesting. Thank you in advance for the "shove in the right direction". I look forward to reading more of all of your posts and soon hope to writing frequently on my own so others can read.

Thank you again

shane