Ready to jump in....but afraid!

[Michael Din]

Hello everyone, name is Michael I recently purchased my first home in July of 2020 in California. I got it for a really good price and my equity is up to about 100k already (paid 265k appraised for 365k). Houses in my area are getting cash offers for 40-100k over asking price. I do not want to sell this house. I DO want to use the equity in it to start my RE adventure. I am completely at a loss on where to start...i have done plenty of research, I analyzed 100+ deals. I would prefer to deal with OOS investing due to my central valley market being so rough right now.

Anyone in my shoes and how did you start? even reading everything i have read and trying to do my due diligence i feel i am stuck. Should i contact a financial advisor?