Starting out in Los Angeles

[Jason Kang]

Hi all,

I live in the general Los Angeles area (probably not the ideal place to start) and I'm looking to get started in real estate.  For someone like me in their early/mid 20's, would it be better to:

1. Look to buy a home and attempt something even remotely similar to a house hack (if it's even possible in LA), or 

2. Try to look for an investment property (whether it be a short term rental or long term rental etc.).  

Or anything else?

Any thoughts, opinions, and advice would be greatly appreciated!