New to San Diego: Meetups? Buy home in SD or invest out-of-state?

[Kevin Wu]

Hi Bigger Pockets! I just recently moved from Boston to San Diego for work. I'm relatively new to RE investing but I purchased a duplex in greater Boston last year. I would like to learn about the real estate scene in San Diego, are there any local meetups?

I'm currently in a dilemma where I'm wondering if I should buy a home in SD (seems to be a great market for appreciation), or continue renting and purchase an RE investment out-of-state. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Alex Bekeza]

@Kevin Wu

SD is home to one of the best meetups you'll find anywhere.  Search for "Beers and Deals" in Little Italy.  It's put on by the hosts of the Multifamily Takeoff/Founders of FortuneCribs.  I've yet to find a group that consistently attracts that many active investors from an array of different strategies.