I'm not sure if this is the place for this but I figured I should start somewhere. I've been wanting to create robotics projects at home ever since I graduated and found out that you have to have prior experience in fields you want to start out in (makes sense doesn't it?) I was hoping to find some resources, advice, or personal stories on taking first steps in this field. 

For context I am 22, poor, and have a bachelor's in Mechanical engineering if that helps at all.